Websites are losing the fight against bot attacks

The discovery that 95% of advanced bot attacks go undetected points to a weakness in current detection and mitigation strategies. This suggests that while some organizations may have basic defenses, they are ill-equipped to handle more sophisticated at… Continue reading Websites are losing the fight against bot attacks

AI is creating a new generation of cyberattacks

Most businesses see offensive AI fast becoming a standard tool for cybercriminals, with 93% of security leaders expecting to face daily AI-driven attacks, according to Netacea. Offensive AI in cyberattacks The research, “Cyber security in the age of of… Continue reading AI is creating a new generation of cyberattacks

Threat actors are raising the bar for cyber attacks

From sophisticated nation-state-sponsored intrusions to opportunistic malware campaigns, cyber attacks manifest in various forms, targeting vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and user behavior. The consequences of successful cyber attacks can b… Continue reading Threat actors are raising the bar for cyber attacks

We can’t rely on goodwill to protect our critical infrastructure

How far is too far for a hacker? Earlier this year the Lockbit ransomware-as-a-service organization apologized and provided a free decryptor following a ransomware attack on a children’s hospital in Toronto—blaming a “rogue affiliate” for going a… Continue reading We can’t rely on goodwill to protect our critical infrastructure

Deal with sophisticated bot attacks: Learn, adapt, improve

A computer program known as a “bot” acts as an agent for a user or another program or mimics human action. Bots are typically used to automate particular tasks so they can be used without specific human instructions. In this Help Net Securi… Continue reading Deal with sophisticated bot attacks: Learn, adapt, improve

Businesses are leaving bot attacks unchallenged for almost four months

Netacea released its report into how businesses are dealing with bot attacks. It reveals one key area where businesses are failing to tackle bot attacks — bots are going undiscovered for an average of 16 weeks, up two weeks from last year’s findings. T… Continue reading Businesses are leaving bot attacks unchallenged for almost four months

Skewed analytics caused by bots damage businesses as much as ad fraud

Netacea announced results from a report that shows skewed analytics caused by bots cost businesses just as much as click fraud, despite click fraud’s much bigger profile. Bots are used by hackers to buy goods before other customers, hack accounts using… Continue reading Skewed analytics caused by bots damage businesses as much as ad fraud