Money’s in the Bank – DDoS Attackers Know That
DDoS attacks have always been the reliable weapon of choice for threat actors worldwide. But as networks become more complex, DDoS attacks have become more sophisticated and malicious in the damage they inflict, especially on a bank. For various reasons, stemming from ideological to plain greed, DDoS attackers seek to disrupt organizations’ activity, and sometimes […]
DDoS Vs. Gaming: Lagging and Glitching
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are growing increasingly common across all industries, leaving many businesses scrambling for solutions to get back online fast. The gaming industry is not foreign to DDoS attacks. It was among the first industries targeted by DDoS when this attack method became common, back in the days when no protection […]
Gaming Industry Must Level Up For DDoS Attacks
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks present a significant threat to organizations as they grow in sophistication and frequency. According to several studies, the average successful DDoS attack in 2022 lasted for over 50 hours, compared to 30 minutes in 2021. As the entertainment world’s largest source of income, the gaming industry has become a […]
Botnets – The Major DDoS Threat of 2023
A botnet is a collection of devices connected via the internet, each running a single bot or series of bots. DDoS attacks are the most common use of botnets, and in fact, everyone is using bots nowadays. Bots have become a legitimate tool for web applications and services, in almost all major fields, from banking […]
#OpIsrael – Local Trend or a Global DDoS Threat?
OpIsrael, AKA #OpIsrael on social media and hacking message boards, is an annual coordinated cyber-attack that encourages hacktivist groups and individual perpetrators to attack Israeli government and private sector websites with DDoS and other cyberattacks. It takes place every year on April 7th, with the original OpIsrael campaign launching in 2013 on the eve of […]
Emotet Botnet is Back – With a Vengeance
One of the most common practices of DDoS attacks is the use of botnets. This method of DDoS attacks has been around for years and has a proven track record of many successful DDoS attacks against organizations in all sectors. Occasionally referred to as “zombies,” botnets are groups of hijacked Internet-connected devices, infected with malware, […]
We asked ChatGPT about DDoS attacks protection…
During the GISEC event in Dubai, I found myself speaking to cyber security leaders between the main stage sessions. I was part of a discussion that included two CISOs from well-known financial institutions, and a CEO of a large payment company. After the panel, around lunchtime, we chatted about everything we’d heard so far in […]
The DDoS Attack On German Airports: What Can We Learn From It?
The DDoS Attack on German Airports: What Can We Learn from It? In February 2023, a large-scale DDoS attack took down the websites of seven German
DDoS Resilience In The Cloud – Is It Possible?
DDoS Resilience in the Cloud – Is it Possible? “Cloud Services” are a wide range of services delivered on demand to organizations over the internet
2023 DDoS Attack Predictions
2023 DDoS Attack Predictions DDoS attacks were always a major threat to enterprises, and in recent years have become the leading cyber threat to
What Is A Slowloris Attack?
How to Prevent a SYN Flood Attack 2022 was the year the world experienced an unprecedented rise in DDoS attacks. As networks become more complex
Top 5 Reasons to Make DDoS Protection a Top Priority
Why would you want to prioritize your DDoS mitigation? And why now? And what do superheroes have to do with it?
