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More intelligent DDoS attacks in Q2022 XNUMX
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The hacktivists, who seek political attention with their actions, have become quieter. The third quarter of 2022 was again dominated by intelligent DDoS attacks. Germany is one of the most attacked countries. The number of DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks has steadily increased in the third quarter of 2022, as a recent analysis by Kaspersky shows. Attacks carried out by professionals in particular increased: so-called intelligent attacks even doubled compared to the previous year. However, the number of hacktivist attacks, which had increased in the first two quarters of this year, has decreased significantly.

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LockBit ransomware group launches bug bounty program
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

Like a normal company, the LockBit ransomware group has started a bug bounty program in which other programmers are supposed to report bugs that reveal their IP and more. The reward pot is said to be worth over $XNUMX million. Normal software companies use the classic bug bounty programs to improve their software. The fact that a ransomware group is officially doing this, according to ComputerWeekly.com, is really new. However, the LockBit Group does not only expect or reward hints of errors in their ransomware. Worthwhile targets should also be reported, for example if a company's website is vulnerable to cross-scripting....

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Global statistics from hundreds of hacker attacks
Global statistics from hundreds of hacker attacks

FireEye Mandiant M-Trends 2021: Report provides global statistics and insights from hundreds of different hacker attacks: Average length of stay drops below a month worldwide; The ability to detect threats is improving; The proportion of ransomware continues to rise. FireEye, Inc, the intelligence-based security company, today released the FireEye Mandiant M-Trends Report 2021. The M-Trends report, which is now being published for the twelfth time, combines cybersecurity expertise with threat intelligence and provides statistics and insights from the latest Mandiant deployments worldwide. This year's report provides details on the latest attack techniques and malware, the spread of multilayered extortion and ransomware that ...

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2021: companies under pressure
digital transformation company

World events have rarely been as dynamic and far-reaching as they are now. And it was hardly more difficult to make assessments of further developments for companies. Nevertheless, important insights for 2020 can be derived from the developments in IT security in 2021. The year 2020 was unprecedented. Looking back, it is initially difficult to identify highlights or “good news”. Looking at the year from a technology perspective, on the other hand, there is a silver lining: stay-at-home orders from governments have resulted in a major leap in corporate digital transformation efforts. Digital transformation as a goal...

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Malware business targets the home office
Malware Business targets home offices

Home office hardware and firmware are increasingly being targeted by cyber attackers. Ransomware is becoming big business with a competitive market. With increasingly professional methods, attacks become more complex. Statement by Liviu Arsene, Global Cybersecurity Researcher at Bitdefender For the experts at Bitdefender Labs, the next year will be dominated by the following: The home office is becoming the focus for attacks on company information. Firmware attacks are being attacked to a greater extent than standard and micro-containers. The competition among ransomware groups exacerbates the security situation for companies and private individuals. New industries are also coming under fire. Threats are becoming more complex and mature. With…

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