Hackers use PoC exploits in attacks 22 minutes after release

July 14, 2024 at 11:37AM Cloudflare’s 2024 Application Security report highlights the rapid weaponization of proof-of-concept exploits, with attackers acting as quickly as 22 minutes after publication. The report identifies the most targeted CVEs, emphasizing the need for AI assistance to develop effective detection rules. Additionally, the report reveals a significant increase in DDoS traffic, … Read more

DDoS Attacks on the Environmental Services Industry Surge by 61,839% in 2023

January 15, 2024 at 11:44AM The environmental services sector experienced a significant increase in HTTP-based DDoS attacks, with a 61,839% surge year-over-year, coinciding with global environmental events. Cybersecurity experts emphasized the growing intersection of environmental issues and cybersecurity. Cryptocurrency remains the primary target, with the U.S. and China being the main sources of attack traffic. … Read more

Cloudflare sees surge in hyper-volumetric HTTP DDoS attacks

October 26, 2023 at 09:43AM Cloudflare has reported a significant increase in hyper-volumetric HTTP DDoS attacks in Q3 2023, surpassing previous years. These attacks overwhelm servers with garbage traffic, and exploit a new technique called ‘HTTP/2 Rapid Reset.’ Cloudflare also observed trends in mDNS, CoAP, and ESP attacks, indicating the emergence of new attack strategies. … Read more