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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.

Homayun Yaqub, Forcepoint

Remote Workforce Security - the Long Game

Information Security Media Group • May 21, 2020

"Risk acceptance" was the operative term as organizations quickly deployed remote workforces in response to the global crisis. But now, as this deployment becomes a long-term option, enterprises need to take a future-focused view toward identity, cloud, and the attack surface. Forcepoint's Homayun Yaqub offers tips.

Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery

Webinar | 4 Actions to Secure Work from Home Employees

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3rd Party Risk Management

Third-Party Risk Management: How to Grow a Mature Program

Information Security Media Group • April 7, 2020

Enterprises globally recognize the challenge of third-party cyber risk, but they still struggle with the risk management. Dave Stapleton of CyberGRX discusses the elements of a mature program, including the role of risk ratings.

Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery

New Mirai Variant Exploits NAS Device Vulnerability

Ishita Chigilli Palli • March 24, 2020

Security researchers are tracking a variant of the prolific Mirai botnet called Mukashi, that's taking advantage of vulnerabilities in network-area storage devices made by Zyxel and giving its operators the ability to launch DDoS attacks. Zyxel has issued a patch for the vulnerability.

COVID-19

Mobility and the Government Challenge

Information Security Media Group • March 10, 2020

Federal government agencies face unique cybersecurity risks, and as a result they often place tight restrictions on mobile devices in the workplace. Michael Campbell of Privoro says it's time to loosen these restrictions because they are negatively impacting missions, recruitment and retention.

Account Takeover

The Financial Services Security Disconnect

Nick Holland • March 5, 2020

A key disconnect exists between awareness of financial services fraud schemes and mitigation, according to the latest "Faces of Fraud" survey sponsored by Appgate. Mike Lopez, vice president at the firm, describes some key findings.

Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery

Australia Warns Finance Sector of DDoS Threats

Jeremy Kirk • February 26, 2020

Australia's financial sector should brace for the potential of distributed denial-of-service attacks, the nation's top cyber agency has warned, pointing to threats from a group called the "Silence Hacking Crew."

3rd Party Risk Management

Fraud Thrives in a Crisis - Why The Insurance Community Needs to Stay Vigilant

Dennis Toomey, Global Director, Counter Fraud Analytics and Insurance Solutions, BAE Systems Applied Intelligence • April 21, 2020

Alongside the sad and vast expense of legitimate claims, it is an unfortunate fact that in times of economic hardship, people have a history of taking any opportunity to exploit financial institutions for ill-gotten gain.

Cybercrime

Dutch Police Shutter 15 DDoS 'Booter' Sites

Ishita Chigilli Palli • April 13, 2020

Dutch police have shut down 15 DDoS booter sites over the course of a week. Meanwhile, they've arrested a 19-year-old in connection with DDoS attacks on two government websites.

Fraud Management & Cybercrime

Social Engineering's Role in Cyber Fraud - And What We Are Doing About It

James Hatch, BAE Systems Applied Intelligence • March 26, 2020

As outlined in our Vision for Tackling Cyber Fraud last year, social engineering - a prime example of industrialized criminal deception - is leaving modern society vulnerable in two separate ways.

DDoS Protection

The Changing DDoS Landscape

Varun Haran • March 19, 2020

Distributed denial-of-service attacks are spreading to new channels, including the internet of things, says Netscout's Hardik Modi, who offers insights from a new threat intel report.

Cybercrime

FBI Makes Arrest in DDoS Attack on Candidate's Website

Ishita Chigilli Palli • February 24, 2020

The FBI has arrested a suspect who's charged in connection with waging distributed denial-of-service attacks against the campaign website of an unsuccessful 2018 Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Bringing Outsiders Into Your Compliance Team: Four Considerations

Richard Graham - Head of North American Business Solutions, BAE Systems Applied Intelligence • February 11, 2020

Money Laundering investigators are in high demand: banks and other financial institutions have spent almost two decades hiring more and more of them.

Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery

Was Internet in Iran Hit by DDoS Attack?

Akshaya Asokan • February 10, 2020

Over the weekend, an extensive disruption to Iran's telecommunication networks knocked out about 25 percent of the country's internet service for several hours, according to NetBlocks, which tracks internet freedom across the globe.