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What Is a Smurf Attack and How Can You Prevent It?
First carried out in 1998, a smurf attack can result in serious disruption to a website or service. Here's what you need to know.
What Can You Learn About Cybersecurity From the Mr. Robot TV Series?
Mr. Robot stars Rami Malek as hacker, Elliot Alderson. But how realistic is it? What can viewers learn about fighting hackers from the TV show?
New HinataBot Malware Used to Launch DDoS Attacks
A new malware strain known as HinataBot could be used to launch huge DDoS attacks.
What Is Fork Bomb Malware and How Does It Work?
Also known as the rabbit virus, a fork bomb will mean you have to restart your computer to stop it overloading. And that's the start of your problems.
What Is Mirai Malware and Who Is at Risk?
Originally released to disable Minecraft servers, this botnet has since caused chaos through DDoS attacks. Here's what you need to know.
Russian Hacktivists Target US Hospitals with DDoS Attacks
Russian hacktivism group KillNet has targeted US hospitals using DDoS attacks.
RapperBot Malware Used to Launch DDoS Attacks on Game Servers
An updated version of RapperBot malware is being used to carry out DDoS attacks on game servers.
Don’t Be the Victim of an Email Bomb! Here’s What You Need to Know
Been bombarded with nuisance messages in your inbox? You might have been targeted by an attack known as an email or mail bomb.
What Is a Telephony Denial of Service (TDoS) Attack?
You've likely heard about Denial of Service attacks. But this variant can cripple infrastructure and cost lives. Here's what you need to know.
What Is IP Spoofing and What Is It Used For?
Faking an IP address is a handy technique used by hackers. But what attacks can they carry out, and how do you protect against IP spoofing?
What Is DDoS-for-Hire and Why Is It a Problem?
Has your website been a victim of a Distributed Denial of Service attack? It could be a result of DDoS-for-Hire.
Microsoft Mitigated One of the Largest Ever Recorded DDoS Attacks: Here's What Happened
Azure's infrastructure appears to have soaked up the enormous DDoS with ease, but how?
6 Frontend Security Risks and How to Prevent Them
Backend security is vital, but you still need frontend defenses. Here's how cybercriminals take advantage of any vulnerabilities, and what to do.
DDoS vs. DoS: What Is the Difference?
What is the meaning of a DDoS attack? How does it differ from a DoS? The differences are slight, but the terms aren't interchangeable.
What Are DNS Attacks and How Do You Prevent Them?
DNS attacks are one of the biggest threats to websites and online services. How can they be prevented?
Your Website Has Been DDoSed - But What Does DDoS Mean?
What is a DDoS attack and what does it mean to get DDosed?
What Does Indicators of Compromise Mean? The Best Tools to Help Monitor Them
Indicators of Compromise provide clues and evidence regarding data breaches. Learn the importance of monitoring them and four tools that can help.
5 Common Cybercrime Attack Vectors and How to Avoid Them
Cybercriminals rely on the same group of attack vectors to attempt to fool you. Learn what those vectors are and avoid them.
6 New DDoS Attack Types and How They Affect Your Security
How do these six new types of DDoS affect your online security?