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New evolving Abcbot DDoS botnet targets Linux systems
Qihoo 360’s Netlab detailed a new evolving DDoS botnet called Abcbot with wormable capabilities that targets Linux systems.…
US to Sell $56M in Seized Crypto-currency
The United States has announced plans to sell tens of millions of dollars’ worth of seized crypto-currency to compensate victims…
Organizations More Susceptible to Ransomware Attacks During Weekends and…
Organizations are significantly more vulnerable to ransomware attacks during weekends and holidays, according to a new study by…
DDoS Attacks Surge 35% in Q3 as VoIP is Targeted
Security experts have warned of a surge in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks in the third quarter, with quantity, size…
Ghostwriter Disinformation Operation Linked to Belarus
Security researchers have linked the notorious state-sponsored Ghostwriter cyber-espionage and disinformation operation to Belarus…
UK Spooks Handled Record Number of Cyber-Incidents Last Year
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has hailed its world-beating cybersecurity expertise after handling hundreds of…
Emotet is Rebuilding its Botnet
Cybersecurity professionals are unsurprised by the apparent return of Emotet malware.
First discovered as a banking trojan in…
Ethical Hackers Stymie $27bn of Cybercrime
Ethical hackers have prevented $27bn worth of cybercrime during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research by California…
K-12 School Districts Failing at Cloud Security
American K-12 school districts are vulnerable to cyber-attacks targeting data in cloud applications, according to new research.
A…
Panel Discusses How SMEs Can Stay Secure Amid Digital Shift
The ways SMEs can address cybersecurity challenges brought about by rapid digital transformation during COVID-19 were discussed…