Researcher Identifies Popular Swing VPN Android App as DDoS Botnet

By Waqas
The Swing VPN app is available on Android and iOS devices; however, only the Android version has been identified as a DDoS botnet by the researcher.
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Compromised Linux SSH servers engage in DDoS attacks, cryptomining

Poorly managed Linux SSH servers are getting compromised by unknown attackers and instructed to engage in DDoS attacks while simultaneously mining cryptocurrency in the background. The Tsunami DDoS bot Tsunami, also known as Kaiten, is a type of DDoS b… Continue reading Compromised Linux SSH servers engage in DDoS attacks, cryptomining

Microsoft Discloses DDoS Attack Impact with Limited Details

By Waqas
Microsoft has acknowledged that the crippling service outages in early June 2023 were caused by a DDoS attack apparently carried out by “Anonymous Sudan.”
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Microsoft confirms DDoS attacks against M365, Azure Portal

The Microsoft 365 and Azure Portal outages users expirienced this month were caused by Layer 7 DDoS attacks, Microsoft has confirmed on Friday. The DDoS attacks against Microsoft 365 and Azure Portal Throughout the first half June 2023 Microsoft confir… Continue reading Microsoft confirms DDoS attacks against M365, Azure Portal

Microsoft Says Early June Disruptions to Outlook, Cloud Platform, Were Cyberattacks

Early June 2023 disruptions to Microsoft’s flagship office suite were Layer 7 DDoS attacks by a shadowy new hacktivist group dubbed Storm-1359 by Microsoft.
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New Diicot Threat Group Targets SSH Servers with Brute-Force Malware

By Waqas
Diicot, previously known as Mexals, is a relatively new threat group that possesses extensive technical knowledge and has a broad range of objectives.
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DDoS threats and defense: How certain assumptions can lead to an attack

The assumptions a business shouldn’t make about its DDoS defenses and the steps it should take now to reduce its likelihood of attack.
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API Security: Unveiling Best Practices for a Secure Digital Ecosystem

By Owais Sultan
API security is crucial for protecting data, maintaining privacy, and preventing unauthorized access. Let’s delve into some of…
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