Reflection DDoS attacks are on the rise again
A specific DDoS operation known as a "reflection attack" is again finding widespread use by cyber-criminals, abusing unprotected Microsoft servers to overload targeted websites with traffic. Black Lotus Labs notes the culprit is the Microsoft variant.....»»
Nationalism forces Chinese multinationals to reclaim home-country identity
Amid a rise in nationalism in China, Chinese multinational enterprises (MNEs) are rethinking their strategies abroad, shifting from adopting local identities to embracing their Chinese roots......»»
Feds test whether existing laws can combat surge in fake AI child sex images
Kids defenseless against AI-generated sex images as feds expand crackdown. Cops aren't sure how to protect kids from an ever-escalating rise in fake child sex abuse imagery fueled.....»»
Protein signaling pathway provides insights into cell migration and cancer metastasis
The innate immune response is the body's first line of defense against infection, and a successful immune defense takes a village: a combination of physical barriers, chemical attacks, and an army of specialized white blood cells. But maintaining and.....»»
Connected vehicles and chargers use AI to combat hackers, improve customer experience
More than half of vehicles sold globally are connected, according to McKinsey & Co., and that is forecast to rise to 95 percent by the end of the decade. That connectivity gives hackers more targets......»»
Hezbollah vows to expand attacks in Israel after deadly strike in Lebanon"s Christian heartland
Hezbollah vows to expand attacks in Israel after deadly strike in Lebanon"s Christian heartland.....»»
Akamai releases Behavioral DDoS Engine for App & API Protection
Akamai has unveiled the availability of its Behavioral DDoS Engine for the App & API Protector solution. This new capability leverages machine learning for automatic, proactive protection against application-layer DDoS attacks. Behavioral DDoS Engine.....»»
Lookout offers protection against social engineering and executive impersonation attacks
Lookout announced new features for its Mobile Threat Defense (MTD) solution, Lookout Mobile Endpoint Security. These advancements provide comprehensive protection against two fast-growing advanced social engineering tactics: smishing (SMS phishing) a.....»»
Akamai launches Behavioral DDoS Engine for App & API Protection
Akamai has unveiled the availability of its Behavioral DDoS Engine for the App & API Protector solution. This new capability leverages machine learning for automatic, proactive protection against application-layer DDoS attacks. Behavioral DDoS Engine.....»»
Internet Archive currently read-only after attacks; may go offline again [U]
Update on Oct 15: The Wayback Machine went offline again yesterday, and the organization says that it is currently read-only, with no updates possible. It also says the site may need to be taken offline for further maintenance. An Internet Archive.....»»
Nametag Deepfake Defense blocks AI-powered impersonation threats
More than 50% of executives expect deepfake attacks to increase over the next 12 months, but only 7% report using new technologies to detect deepfakes. Meanwhile, researchers are repeatedly demonstrating how AI-generated ID documents, selfie photos,.....»»
Data breaches trigger increase in cyber insurance claims
Cyber claims have continued their upwards trend over the past year, driven in large part by a rise in data and privacy breach incidents, according to Allianz. Cyber claims frequency exceeds €1 million The frequency of large cyber claims (>€1 mill.....»»
The Internet Archive and its 916 billion saved web pages are back online
Wayback Machine back in read-only mode after DDoS, may need further maintenance. The Internet Archive has brought its Wayback Machine back online "in a provisional, read-only mann.....»»
Protecting the Olympics from cyber-attacks is no mean feat of athleticism
Protecting the Olympics from cyber-attacks is no mean feat of athleticism.....»»
Scientists successfully breed corals to improve their heat tolerance
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance......»»
Full moon hazard: 50% rise in wildlife vehicle collisions during moonlit nights
The moon's impact on our planet, culture, and society goes beyond just affecting tides. Recent research by Texas A&M University, published in the journal Transportation Research Part D, indicates a 45.8% increase in wildlife vehicle collisions during.....»»
Use of AI in property valuation is on the rise—but we need greater transparency and trust
New Zealand's economy has been described as a "housing market with bits tacked on". Buying and selling property is a national sport fueled by the rising value of homes across the country......»»
DORA regulation’s nuts and bolts
The frequency, sophistication, and impact of cyber-attacks on financial institutions have been rising. Given the economic system’s interconnected nature, disruptions in one institution can have cascading effects on the broader financial market,.....»»
The Wayback Machine has been hacked, and the internet isn’t happy about it
The Internet Archive's Wayback Machine has suffered two types of attacks, including 31 million unique records being compromised......»»
Internet Archive data breach exposes 31M users; under DDoS attack
An Internet Archive data breach has been confirmed by the organisation, which has also been suffering Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. The home of the Wayback Machine was previously attacked back in May. At this point, it’s being su.....»»
Internet Archive data breach, defacement, and DDoS: Users’ data compromised
The Internet Archive has suffered a data breach, leading to the compromise of email addresses, screen names and bcrypt password hashes of some 31 million users. The compromise was revealed on Wednesday afternoon, when the digital library’s webs.....»»