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The latest news, views and education about distributed-denial-of-service attacks. New, sophisticated DDoS attacks have increased throughout the world, and security experts predict this trend will continue. Use this DDoS Resource Center for the latest information on detection, mitigation, incident response and ongoing risk management.

US Sanctions Iranian Nationals Over DDoS Bank Attacks

Mathew J. Schwartz • September 15, 2017

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions against 11 individuals and organizations linked to Iran, some of whom have been accused of helping to launch distributed denial-of-service attacks against dozens of U.S. banks from 2011 to 2013.

Anti-Malware

Analysis: Strategic Cybersecurity Investments Study

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CISO

Why Adding Technical Experts to Boards Is Urgent

Tracy Kitten • September 20, 2017

Given the current threat environment, it's urgent that organizations add technical experts to their boards of directors to help ensure the development of effective cybersecurity strategies, says Art Coviello, retired chairman of RSA.

Anti-Malware

Mirai Malware Hacker Pleads Guilty in German Court

Mathew J. Schwartz • July 24, 2017

A British man named by authorities as "Daniel K." - aka "Spiderman" and "Peter Parker" - pleaded guilty in German court to infecting 1.25 million Deutsche Telekom routers with Mirai malware and causing more than $2 million in damage.

DDoS

Insights on Strategic Cybersecurity Investments

Tom Field • June 26, 2017

What factors are security leaders weighing today when making decisions about investments to protect their organizations tomorrow? Neustar's Joseph Loveless comments on results of ISMG's new Strategic Cybersecurity Investments Study.

Breach Notification

Report: Deloitte Suffered Breach Last Year

Mathew J. Schwartz • September 25, 2017

"Big four" accounting firm Deloitte suffered a breach last year that may have exposed 5 million internal emails as well as usernames and passwords, client information and health details, the Guardian reports.

Cybersecurity

Preventing Attacks from Spreading

Information Security Media Group • September 25, 2017

Network by network, device by device, today's security threats spread through an organization like wildfire. But Druce MacFarlane of Bricata says security leaders are making fundamental mistakes with their focus on perimeter and endpoint security.

Cybersecurity

Ransomware Protection: Facts About Secure Backup

Information Security Media Group • September 8, 2017

When it comes to ransomware defense, "backup, backup, backup" is the go-to strategy. But are organizations backing up the right data at the right time to enable the best ransomware recovery? Ali Mahmoud of SolarWinds MSP shares new insight on secure backup.

Breach Preparedness

Inside ISMG's NYC Fraud & Breach Prevention Summit

Information Security Media Group • August 18, 2017

At ISMG's recent New York Fraud & Breach Prevention Summit, attendees interacted with technology solution providers and other thought leaders, gaining practical insights on solving real-world problems.

Cybersecurity

Non-Malware Attack

Carbon Black • August 18, 2017

Cybersecurity

Next-Generation Antivirus (NGAV)

Carbon Black • August 18, 2017

Cybersecurity

Different Types of Antivirus

Carbon Black • August 18, 2017

Cybersecurity

Different Types of Malware

Carbon Black • August 18, 2017

Cybersecurity

Regulations and Threats: Adapting to the Landscape

Information Security Media Group • August 17, 2017

From zero-day exploits to IoT vulnerabilities to the sheer number of prospective adversaries, the threat landscape is ever-shifting. And global regulatory pressures are only mounting. How must security leaders respond? Symantec's Renault Ross offers insight.