Botnet stories
2018 saw a surge in cyber threats with over 30 zero-day vulnerabilities and nearly 24,000 unique malware variants, Fortinet's report reveals.
Microsoft disrupts Trickbot botnet, one of the world's most prolific distributors of malware and ransomware, in major operation.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizations to overhaul their defence strategies, according to Fortinet's Global Threat Landscape Report.
Bitdefender has discovered a powerful new IoT botnet, 'dark_nexus,' that dwarfs previous threats with advanced features and complex DDoS tactics.
The botnet, called Necurs, gained control of the computers using malware and used them to commit crimes remotely.
Check Point Research's 2020 Cyber Security Report reveals rising threats such as cryptominers, botnets, and targeted ransomware against global organisations.
Black Friday is arguably the most anticipated retail sales period in the world, when brands offer consumers the largest discounts and promotional offers.
Check Point's researchers report that the notorious botnet has been reactivated and is spreading active campaigns again.
Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore face a surge in cyber threats, with Zscaler blocking over 1.5 million malware pieces weekly, the company reveals.
The explosive growth of cryptocurrency in 2018 catapulted coinmining malware incidents by 1,500%, reveals eSentire's Annual Threat Report.
The FBI, with the help of F-Secure, has dismantled the 3ve ad fraud ring that manipulated traffic from 1.7 million IPs, generating USD $30 million in revenue.
In a comparison of 16 indoor and outdoor IP surveillance cameras, researchers found only one well-protected device.
Swarmbots are revolutionising cyber threats, targeting IoT devices with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Fortinet's Derek Manky discusses the looming risks.
Educational institutions face a surge in DDoS attacks as students return, despite an overall decline attributed to botnets shifting to cryptocurrency mining.
Webroot's 2018 Nastiest Malware report highlights Emotet, Trickbot, and GhostMiner as the latest threats, urging improved cybersecurity measures.
A new malware named Xbash, targeting Linux and Windows servers, has ransomware, coinmining, and worm-like self-propagating capabilities.
Botnet operators are shifting from single-purpose to multipurpose malware, Kaspersky Lab finds, highlighting a significant rise in Remote Access Tools.
DDoS botnets attacked online resources in 74 countries in Q2 2018, reveals Kaspersky Lab report. Hong Kong now ranks second among the most attacked countries.
Asia Pacific will experience a 36% CAGR for botnet detection solutions and services, exceeding growth rates in North America and Europe.
China, South Korea, Vietnam, India, and Australia amongst the top five Asia Pacific countries sending out the most malicious internet traffic.
