Distributed-denial-of-service attacks jumped significantly in 2012. And it's not just banking institutions that are victims, Verizon finds in its just-released Data Breach Investigations Report.
European banks are the latest distributed-denial-of-service attack targets. But experts say these attacks apparently are not linked to the strikes U.S. banks have battled in recent months.
U.S. banking institutions are reluctant to acknowledge - much less discuss - ongoing DDoS attacks. But in recent regulatory statements, the nation's largest banks are candid about DDoS and its impact.
History shows that DDoS phase 3 may end soon, and banking institutions can expect an even more powerful 4th wave. "There is little reason for the attacks to cease," says Javelin's Al Pascual.
TD Bank and Keybank confirm that their online-banking sites were hit by DDoS strikes last week. And one security expert says other banks were hit by sophisticated attacks as well.
DDoS experts say three online game sites have been hit by Brobot, the massive botnet that since mid-September has been used by hacktivists to attack leading U.S. banks. What do these attacks signal?
When struck by DDoS, how - and what - should banking institutions communicate with their customers? Doug Johnson of the American Bankers Association advises on post-attack disclosure obligations.
The attackers' so-called Brobot, which on March 12 struck six banks, is growing, experts say. Yet only a fraction of the botnet's capabilities has been used. What else do the latest attacks reveal?
Army Gen. Keith Alexander, who heads the U.S. military's Cyber Command, says it isn't the role of the government to defend American banks against distributed-denial-of-service attacks that have targeted them for the past several months.
As distributed-denial-of-service attacks on banks continue, a U.S. electric utility also reportedly is a DDoS victim. Is this a sign that hacktivists are broadening their targets? Experts offer analysis.
Prolexic's CEO Scott Hammack says battling distributed-denial-of-service attacks has become part of everyday business. And during this in-depth interview, he explains why.
On the record, security experts talk about the improvements banking institutions have made in DDoS defense, and there's no doubt they have made major improvements. Off the record, they are less optimistic.
Hacktivists have formally launched their third wave of distributed-denial-of-service attacks on U.S. banking institutions, and their botnet is growing. How should institutions prepare to defend?
DDoS attacks on U.S. banks and credit unions have resumed, just as industry experts predicted. Security specialist Bill Stewart says this wave is yet another sign that institutions must bolster defenses.
U.S. banks have been hit by a new wave of distributed-denial-of-service attacks, and experts say the botnet behind the attacks is getting stronger. Learn about the latest developments.
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