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Spamhaus Intelligence API: Free threat intelligence data for security developers

Spamhaus Technology releases its Intelligence API. This is the first time Spamhaus has released its extensive threat intelligence via API, providing enriched data relating to IP addresses exhibiting compromised behaviour. Available free of charge, developers can readily access enhanced data that catalogues IP addresses compromised by malware, worms, Trojan infections, devices controlled by botnets, and third party exploits, such as open proxies. The API features live and historical data, including bot names, first seen dates, … More ? The post Spamhaus Intelligence API: Free threat intelligence data for security developers appeared first on Help Net Security .

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Attacks are rising in all vectors and types

DDoS, web application, bot, and other attacks have surged exponentially compared to the first half of 2019, according to CDNetworks. In particular, attacks on web applications rose by 800%. These alarming statistics show that enterprises are experiencing challenging times in their attempts to defend against cyber attacks and protect their online assets. Hackers extremely sensitive to industry transformation The report goes on to say that hackers are extremely sensitive to industry transformation. For this reason, … More ? The post Attacks are rising in all vectors and types appeared first on Help Net Security .

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Critical flaw in SonicWall’s firewalls patched, update quickly! (CVE-2020-5135)

Earlier this week SonicWall patched 11 vulnerabilities affecting its Network Security Appliance (NSA). Among those is CVE-2020-5135, a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the appliances’ VPN Portal that could be exploited to cause denial of service and possibly remote code execution. About CVE-2020-5135 The SonicWall NSAs are next-generation firewall appliances, with a sandbox, an intrusion prevention system, SSL/TLS decryption and inspection capabilities, network-based malware protection, and VPN capabilities. CVE-2020-5135 was discovered by Nikita Abramov … More ? The post Critical flaw in SonicWall’s firewalls patched, update quickly! (CVE-2020-5135) appeared first on Help Net Security .

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Microsoft and partners cut off key Trickbot botnet infrastructure

Two weeks after someone (allegedly the US Cyber Command) temporarily interrupted the operation of the infamous Trickbot botnet, a coalition of tech companies headed by Microsoft has struck a serious blow against its operators. “We disrupted Trickbot through a court order we obtained as well as technical action we executed in partnership with telecommunications providers around the world. We have now cut off key infrastructure so those operating Trickbot will no longer be able to … More ? The post Microsoft and partners cut off key Trickbot botnet infrastructure appeared first on Help Net Security .

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Corero Network Security SmartWall TDS enhanced with automatic DDoS detection and mitigation

Corero Network Security announces that it has released a major update to its SmartWall Threat Defense System (TDS). Corero’s SmartWall Threat Defense System already delivers line-rate performance for the fastest, always-on, real-time DDoS protection but these new enhancements propel the solution to industry leading levels of accuracy and effectiveness for automatic DDoS detection and mitigation. “We are extremely pleased to announce some fantastic DDoS defense innovations, along with a host of other advances that make … More ? The post Corero Network Security SmartWall TDS enhanced with automatic DDoS detection and mitigation appeared first on Help Net Security .

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4.83 million DDoS attacks took place in the first half of 2020, a 15% increase

Attackers focused on COVID-era lifelines such as healthcare, e-commerce, and educational services with complex, high-throughput attacks designed to overwhelm and quickly take them down, Netscout reveals. “The first half of 2020 witnessed a radical change in DDoS attack methodology to shorter, faster, harder-hitting complex multi-vector attacks that we expect to continue,” stated Richard Hummel, threat intelligence lead, Netscout. “Adversaries increased attacks against online platforms and services crucial in an increasingly digital world, such as e-commerce, … More ? The post 4.83 million DDoS attacks took place in the first half of 2020, a 15% increase appeared first on Help Net Security .

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DDoS attacks rise in intensity, sophistication and volume

There have been significant shifts in DDoS attack patterns in the first half of 2020, a Neustar report reveals. There has been a 151% increase in the number of DDoS attacks compared to the same period in 2019. These included the largest and longest attacks that Neustar has ever mitigated at 1.17 Terabits-per-second (Tbps) and 5 days and 18 hours respectively. These figures are representative of the growing number, volume and intensity of network-type cyberattacks … More ? The post DDoS attacks rise in intensity, sophistication and volume appeared first on Help Net Security .

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Product showcase: AppTrana

DDoS Attacks, bots, targeted attacks based on application vulnerabilities, have created a new wave of security challenges. Attackers are constantly targeting internet-connected endpoints and specifically web servers to steal data, crash sites, and hold the business for ransom. A web application is a lucrative target for the attackers as they are critical for most businesses. One of the key risk mitigation steps for defending the business from web application attacks is to have a Web … More ? The post Product showcase: AppTrana appeared first on Help Net Security .

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Updated cryptojacking worm steals AWS credentials

A malicious cryptocurrency miner and DDoS worm that has been targeting Docker systems for months now also steals Amazon Web Services (AWS) credentials. What’s more, TeamTNT – the attackers wielding it – have also begun targeting Kubernetes clusters and Jenkins servers. The original threat TeamTNT’s “calling card” appears when the worm first runs on the target installation: First spotted by MalwareHunterTeam and Trend Micro researchers in May 2020, the original worm would: Scan for open … More ? The post Updated cryptojacking worm steals AWS credentials appeared first on Help Net Security .

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DDoS attacks in April, May and June 2020 double compared to Q2 2019

Findings from Link11’s H1 2020 DDoS Report reveal a resurgence in DDoS attacks during the global COVID-19 related lockdowns. In April, May and June 2020, the number of attacks registered by Link11’s Security Operations Center (LSOC) averaged 97% higher than the during the same period in 2019, peaking at a 108% increase in May 2020. Key findings from the annual report include: Multivector attacks on the rise: 52% of attacks combined several methods of attack, … More ? The post DDoS attacks in April, May and June 2020 double compared to Q2 2019 appeared first on Help Net Security .

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