Collaborate Disseminate
Two separate proofs-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for Memcached amplification attack have been released online that could allow even script-kiddies to launch massive DDoS attacks using UDP reflections easily.
The first DDoS tool is written in C progra… Continue reading Memcached DDoS Exploit Code and List of 17,000 Vulnerable Servers Released
A simple yet serious application-level denial of service (DoS) vulnerability has been discovered in WordPress CMS platform that could allow anyone to take down most WordPress websites even with a single machine—without hitting with a massive amount of … Continue reading Unpatched DoS Flaw Could Help Anyone Take Down WordPress Websites
The U.S. federal officials have arrested three hackers who have pleaded guilty to computer-crimes charges for creating and distributing Mirai botnet that crippled some of the world’s biggest and most popular websites by launching the massive DDoS attac… Continue reading Three Hackers Plead Guilty to Creating IoT-based Mirai DDoS Botnet
Europol has announced that the law enforcement agencies from 13 countries around the globe have arrested 34 users of Netspoof DDoS attack tool and interviewed and warned 101 suspects in a global crackdown.
According to the report published on the offi… Continue reading Europol arrests 34 Teenagers for using DDoS Attack Tools
The infamous botnet that was used in the recent massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks against the popular DNS provider Dyn, causing vast internet outage last Friday, itself is flawed.
Yes, Mirai malware, which has already enslaved millions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices across 164 countries, contains several vulnerabilities that might be used against it in order to destroy
Continue reading Mirai Botnet Itself is Flawed; Hacking Back IoTs Could Mitigate DDoS Attacks
You might be surprised to know that your security cameras, Internet-connected toasters and refrigerators may have inadvertently participated in the massive cyber attack that broke a large portion of the Internet on Friday.
That’s due to massive Distri… Continue reading Chinese Electronics Firm to Recall its Smart Cameras recently used to Take Down Internet