What is the Slowloris Attack? The Slowloris attack is a specific kind of Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack that targets web servers to disrupt their usual work and make them inaccessible to legitimate users. The term Slowloris is a reference to a slow-moving animal that carries out this particular attack by exploiting…
Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks are becoming more common nowadays. Installing software and apps on smartphones is becoming more popular than ever, giving criminals an easy way to get your information. The man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack is a type of cyberattack that allows hackers to gain access to data or communications between two…
AnyDesk reported that hackers have gained unauthorized access to the company’s production systems through an unexpected attack. The well-known remote desktop application developer, AnyDesk Software GmbH, based in Germany, recently disclosed that hacking has damaged its production systems. In particular, the company experienced a four-day downtime from January 29 to…
An SBOM – abbreviated as software bill of materials, is a list of all the software components that collectively make up a particular software product. OS’s, libraries, firmware, drivers, licenses, and other things are listed in an SBOM. An SBOM is often referred to as a software’s “ingredients list” or…
As 2024 draws near, the cybersecurity sector is poised for profound changes. Cyberattacks are not only becoming more common but also more sophisticated, which is challenging long-held security beliefs. Staying ahead of the curve and prepared requires recognizing the following significant developments in our ever-changing digital environment. By researching the top 10…
The holiday season is around the corner, and so the attackers are ready with their tools to leverage vulnerabilities. In recent years, some of the most impactful cyberattacks have also been discovered during Christmas and New Year. If you are a CISO or a senior security professional, then you don’t…
In the intricate game of cybersecurity threats, loader malware is a cunning actor that slips into unwary systems and sets the stage for more advanced cyberattacks. This hostile thing is relatively modest but can prevent detection and cause devastation. Hidden behind the curtain, Loader malware is the first activator in…
Step into the world of cybersecurity with SSL/TLS challenges and the protection they offer against malicious exploits. This illuminating blog will unravel the mysteries surrounding SSL/TLS, exploring their formidable defenses against various attacks. From the fundamental question of what SSL/TLS prevents to delving into the most common attacks thwarted by…
Cybersecurity is more crucial than ever in today’s environment. Having a reliable security solution is crucial given organizations’ constantly expanding risks. Cybersecurity is a genuine issue that affects everyone; there is no getting around it. There is no difference between an individual and an organization. There have been several changes…
Today, it’s challenging to ignore ransomware attacks. The F.B.I.’s Internet Crime Report shows that local reports of such threats increased by 20% in 2020. Between 2019 and 2020, attacks increased by over sixty percent worldwide. Attacks by ransomware are growing not just but also in significance. Moreover, worldwide organizations were…
In the recent revelation, threat actors affiliated with RedLine and Vidar information stealing campaigns have exhibited a concerning shift towards ransomware dissemination by incorporating phishing strategies that spread initial payloads secured with Extended Validation (EV) Code Signing certificates. In lay terms, these threat actors use the same methods to deliver…
You must be aware that session hijacking is a particularly insidious hacking technique among the various threats that users and organizations face. Bad actors can access any ongoing user session online. With the session management mechanism, these assailants can assume the rule of a fair user’s session, potentially gaining access…
In a concerning development, security researchers have discovered that hackers are leveraging open source tools to misuse a Windows policy loophole. It poses a significant threat to system security since the dangerous actors can load malicious and unverified drivers, even with expired certificates, specifically targeting Chinese-speaking Windows users. Such malicious…
Worldwide Threat of Ransomware Targets Institutions and Companies In a recent wave of cyber attacks targeting institutions and companies worldwide, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has confirmed its inclusion among the victims. The attack has been attributed to a notorious ransomware gang known as “CL0P,” as declared by…
Security researchers conducting a Descope analysis have unveiled a critical vulnerability in Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Microsoft’s cloud-based identity and access management service. This flaw, discovered during their investigation, exposes users to a high-risk scenario of cross-platform spoofing. The implications of this vulnerability have raised significant concerns regarding the…
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