Network June 21, 2018

Fight Fire With Fire: How AI Plays a Role in Both Stopping and Committing DDoS Attacks

3 min read - When the machine learning technology cyber defenders use to stop DDoS attacks inevitably falls into the hands of malicious actors, which side will win?

April 6, 2018

Leveling Up: Gamers Could Offer Big Win for Cybersecurity Job Outlook

2 min read - For many companies, the cybersecurity job outlook is worrisome: How can they fill positions amid the skills shortage? A new study suggested that gamers may offer a way to level up your security team.

October 24, 2017

Reaping the Benefit? New Botnet Exploits IoT Security Flaws

2 min read - The new IoT_Reaper botnet has already compromised more than 2 million devices by exploiting existing IoT security flaws.

September 26, 2017

Research Shows Huge Growth in Size of DDoS Attacks Since 2015

2 min read - DDoS attacks are larger and more frequent in 2017 than they were just two years ago, new security research has shown.

June 21, 2017

DVRs Prove IoT Malware Is Still Dangerous

2 min read - With its study of over 30 types of devices, U.K. security firm Pen Test Partners concluded that DVRs remain a major IoT malware platform.

May 22, 2017

A Real Tearjerker: Patch Problems Drive WannaCry Worries

3 min read - While Microsoft could have slowed the spread of WannaCry, the real problem lies in the widespread practice of deploying outdated software and systems.

April 20, 2017

Vigilante White-Hat Hacker Boosts IoT Device Security

2 min read - Hajime appears to have been created by a vigilante that is attempting to improve IoT device security and help IT decision-makers tighten defenses.

Advanced Threats April 10, 2017

Mirai IoT Botnet: Mining for Bitcoins?

4 min read - Just in time for IoT Day, the Mirai botnet is launching attacks with a new trick up its sleeve: a built-in bitcoin mining component.