Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks have doubled in 5 years (2018 to 2023). It also evolved over time. We see hackers using Spoofed IP addresses while launching attacks from compromised servers. Hackers adopted this tactic of using spoofed IP addresses to “cover their tracks”. Changing the IP addresses makes it appear as though the attacks come …
It turns out that the Isle of Man (IM) is the country with the SLOWEST response rate to abuse reports. Luxembourg comes in 2nd and Netherlands comes in 3rd place. The report shows the average malevolent duration an attack is seen until it is resolved.
A Russian state-sponsored hacking group, GruesomeLarch (also known as APT28 or Fancy Bear), has developed a sophisticated method called the “Nearest Neighbor Attack.” This technique allows hackers to remotely infiltrate organizations by exploiting the Wi-Fi networks of nearby businesses, without needing malware or physical presence. How the Attack Worked The attack was discovered in February …
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https://blog.torproject.org/defending-tor-mitigating-IP-spoofing/ At the end of October, Tor directory authorities, relay operators, and even the Tor Project sysadmin team received multiple abuse complaints from their providers about port scanning. These complaints were traced back to a coordinated IP spoofing attack, where an attacker spoofed non-exit relays and other Tor-related IPs to trigger abuse reports aimed at disrupting the Tor …
Download PDF Order Article Reprints As companies increasingly undergo digital transformation, the value of their data assets also rises, making them even more attractive targets for hackers. The large volume of weblogs warrants the use of advanced classification methodologies in order for cybersecurity specialists to identify web traffic anomalies. This study aims to implement …