December 12, 2024 at 03:06PM Law enforcement worldwide has seized 27 popular platforms used for DDoS attacks in an ongoing operation called PowerOFF, coordinated by Europol across 15 countries. It targeted cybercriminals, arresting three administrators and identifying over 300 others. Authorities aim to disrupt the cybercrime ecosystem, especially during heightened holiday attack periods. ### Meeting … Read more
December 12, 2024 at 02:27AM A global law enforcement operation named PowerOFF has dismantled 27 stresser services used for DDoS attacks, arresting three administrators and identifying over 300 users. Coordinated by Europol and 15 countries, the initiative addresses the rising threat of cybercrime and highlights vulnerabilities in web application security. ### Meeting Takeaways – December … Read more
December 3, 2024 at 01:48PM Trend Micro Research reports a shift in Gafgyt malware targeting misconfigured Docker Remote API servers, previously focusing on IoT devices. Attackers deploy malware via Docker containers, enabling DDoS attacks. Recommendations for securing servers include strong access controls, regular monitoring, and educating personnel on best practices. ### Meeting Takeaways **Key Report … Read more
December 3, 2024 at 04:49AM Trend Micro Research reports that Gafgyt malware is now targeting misconfigured Docker Remote API servers, a shift from its traditional focus on IoT devices. This allows attackers to deploy DDoS attacks. Recommendations include strengthening access controls, monitoring activities, and ensuring adherence to container security best practices. ### Meeting Takeaways on … Read more
November 27, 2024 at 11:17AM Cloudflare faced a significant incident on November 14, 2024, losing 55% of customer logs due to a bug in its log collection service. A misconfiguration in the Logfwdr system led to log discard errors, overwhelming Buftee, the buffering system. Cloudflare has since implemented measures to prevent future incidents. ### Meeting … Read more
November 15, 2024 at 02:40PM A malware botnet is exploiting a critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-11120) in unsupported GeoVision devices for potential DDoS and cryptomining attacks. Approximately 17,000 devices are at risk, primarily in the U.S. Signs of compromise include overheating and slow performance. Replacement with supported models is advised. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Vulnerability Overview**: – … Read more
November 4, 2024 at 07:39AM German authorities disrupted dstat[.]cc, a platform enabling simplified DDoS attacks for users with minimal technical skills. The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) highlighted its role in assessing attack capabilities. Two suspects, involved in drug trafficking via an online platform, were arrested. This action is part of the ongoing PowerOFF operation. … Read more
November 4, 2024 at 06:21AM As the holiday season approaches, retailers face increased cyber threats, especially AI-driven attacks. Imperva’s cybersecurity guide highlights issues like business logic abuse, DDoS attacks, bad bots, and API violations. To protect themselves, retailers should enhance their defenses with robust strategies for bot management, DDoS solutions, and API security measures. ### … Read more
October 20, 2024 at 06:29PM Cyprus successfully thwarted a DDoS attack targeting its central online government portal, ensuring continued access for users. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Incident Report**: Cyprus successfully defended against a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack. 2. **Target**: The attack was aimed at disrupting access to the government’s central online portal. 3. **Outcome**: … Read more
October 8, 2024 at 05:54PM A new scanner, created by Marcus Hitchins, is designed to identify devices vulnerable to the CUPS RCE flaw (CVE-2024-47176). By setting up an HTTP server on the scanning machine, the Python script sends custom UDP packets to the network, eliciting responses from vulnerable devices. The generated results aid system administrators … Read more