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The threat actors behind the CatDDoS malware botnet have exploited over 80 known security flaws in various software over the past three months to infiltrate vulnerable devices and co-opt them into a botnet for conducting distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. "CatDDoS-related gangs' samples have used a large number of known vulnerabilities to deliver samples," the QiAnXin XLab team

Two weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, a large, mysterious new Internet hosting firm called Stark Industries Solutions materialized and quickly became the epicenter of massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on government and commercial targets in Ukraine and Europe. An investigation into Stark Industries reveals it is being used as a global proxy network that conceals the true source of cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns against enemies of Russia.

The Kentik Collection is now Red Hat Ansible Certified Content, and is available on Ansible automation hub. The highlight of this is Event-Driven Ansible, an event source plugin from Kentik to accept alert notification JSON. This works in conjunction with Event-Driven Ansible Rulebooks to allow users to automate changes to their environment.Event-Driven Ansible offers a scalable and adaptable automation solution that integrates with monitoring tools from various software vendors. These tools oversee IT infrastructures, detecting events and automatically executing predefined changes or response

Panel.SmokeLoader malware suffers from cross site request forgery, and cross site scripting vulnerabilities.

Last week, the United States joined the U.K. and Australia in sanctioning and charging a Russian man named Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev as the leader of the infamous LockBit ransomware group. LockBit's leader "LockBitSupp" claims the feds named the wrong guy, saying the charges don't explain how they connected him to Khoroshev. This post examines the activities of Khoroshev's many alter egos on the cybercrime forums, and tracks the career of a gifted malware author who has written and sold malicious code for the past 14 years.

By Waqas In a major blow to ransomware, international law enforcement has unmasked Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, the leader of LockBit ransomware. Learn about the takedown, sanctions imposed, and the future of LockBit in a post-Khoroshev era. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Feds Unmask LockBit Ransomware Leader as Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev

By Waqas UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) faces potential Chinese cyberattack. Learn more about the details of the alleged attack, China's role in cyberspace, potential consequences, and the importance of international cooperation in cybersecurity. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: China Suspected in Major Cyberattack on UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD)

By Deeba Ahmed Paris 2024 Olympics face cybersecurity threats. Outpost24 analysis reveals open ports, SSL misconfigurations, and more. Can the organizers secure the Games in time? Read for critical insights and potential consequences. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Critical Cybersecurity Loopholes Found in Paris 2024 Olympics Infrastructure

By Waqas A new botnet called Goldoon targets D-Link routers and NAS devices putting them at risk of DDoS attacks and more. Learn how weak credentials leave you vulnerable and how to secure your network. pen_spark This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New Goldoon Botnet Targeting D-Link Devices by Exploiting 9-Year-Old Flaw

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the threat of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks looms more significant than ever. As these cyber threats grow in sophistication, understanding and countering them becomes crucial for any business seeking to protect its online presence. To address this urgent need, we are thrilled to announce our upcoming webinar, "Uncovering Contemporary