DDoS Chronicles

2016 ended with an IoT botnet attack against Dyn that put CNN, Netflix, Twitter and other sites and services in the dark. The year 2017 continued the trend of headline-grabbing attacks with campaigns hitting multiple organizations in multiple geographies.

June 19, 2018 03:00 PM

Change is the only constant, and hacking is no exception to this rule. A hacking evolution is underway - fueled by greater automation, growing monetization and increasing chaos and conflict by those aiming to prosper from hacking products and services. To safeguard your organization’s most prized digital assets starts with understanding what motivates hackers, their tools and techniques and the increasing consumerization of the attack landscape.

May 29, 2018 03:00 PM

APIs will be at the heart of many upcoming technological capabilities., but protecting them will be one of the gravest concerns of cyber-security professionals for years to come. Based on research from Radware’s 2017-2018 Global Application & Network Security Report, here is a list of concerns for APIs - many of which will be attacked in 2018 and beyond.

May 14, 2018 03:00 PM

DevOps and agile software development practices is creating dynamic IT infrastructures that require adaptive security solutions to safeguard them.

April 26, 2017 03:00 PM

Since the first DoS attack was launched in 1974, DDoS attacks and other DoS attacks have remained among the most persistent and damaging cyber-attacks. These attacks reflect hackers’ frustratingly high levels of tenacity and creativity—and create complex and dynamic challenges for anyone responsible for cyber security.

March 12, 2017 03:00 PM

This piece profiles the various types of hackers, their motivations, and the tools of the trade. In the old days, hacking was as much an art as it was a science. It required a distinct set of skills, proficiencies and capabilities. Today, attack services are purchased and sold via the Clearnet and Darknet.

March 9, 2017 02:00 PM

Hackers are now using attacks as the means to another, potentially more devastating, end: stealing data. In these attacks, cybercriminals distract business and IT resources to pursue larger objectives. The key is being prepared and having the proper DDoS detection and mitigation solutions and processes in place.

February 15, 2017 02:00 PM

Every day, new cyber security attacks are discovered. How can we prepare for the challenge? Knowledge is the answer! Stay aware of the latest threats and vulnerabilities and familiarize yourself with the language of cyber security.

September 29, 2016 03:00 PM