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Threat of Largest-ever DDoS Attack Exploiting Zero-Day Vulnerability Overview A coalition of tech giants, including Google, Cloudflare, and Amazon AWS, recently disclosed the largest-ever distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack. This attack occurred in August and utilized a zero-day vulnerability known as “HTTP/2 Rapid Reset” to exploit a flaw in the fundamental technology powering the…
The Largest DDoS Attack Exploits Zero-Day Vulnerability Introduction A coalition of tech giants, including Google, Cloudflare, and Amazon AWS, recently revealed the largest ever distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack on the internet. This attack, which occurred in August, compressed a month’s worth of Wikipedia traffic into a two-minute deluge, reaching more than 398 million…
An Internet-wide security vulnerability exploited in “HTTP/2 Rapid Reset” DDoS attacks An Internet-wide security vulnerability has been discovered and exploited in a new type of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack known as “HTTP/2 Rapid Reset.” This attack, which took place over August 28-29, resulted in a flood of traffic that was much larger than any previous…
A Royal Website Under Attack: Pro-Russian Hacktivists Target the UK Royal Family Introduction The official website of the UK royal family, royal.uk, was targeted by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 1. The attack, attributed to pro-Russian hacktivists, caused an hour and a half of downtime for the website. The…
Cybercrime After Microsoft and X, Hackers Launch DDoS Attack on Telegram Introduction The hacker group Anonymous Sudan has recently launched a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack against the messaging platform Telegram in retaliation for the suspension of their primary account. This attack comes after previous DDoS attacks on Microsoft and X (formerly Twitter). Anonymous Sudan, claiming…
The Importance of Cybersecurity in an Increasingly Vulnerable World Introduction In today’s digital age, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. With the rise of cyberstorms, malicious attacks, and the ever-evolving threat landscape, individuals, businesses, and governments must prioritize the protection of their data and devices. One of the leading providers in the…
Report: Avoid Data Breaches Before They Happen with McAfee Introduction Data breaches have become an all too common occurrence in today’s digital landscape, where cybercriminals are continuously devising new ways to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. With businesses, governments, and individuals at risk, the need for robust cybersecurity measures is paramount….
Report: API Security Testing for Dummies Introduction In today’s digital world, where an increasing number of services rely on Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for seamless integration and communication, ensuring robust API security has become paramount. As cyber threats continue to evolve, organizations must not only prioritize preventing breaches but also release secure code and optimize…