The Ultimate Guide to Distributed Denial of Service
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS).
What to know about Distributed Denial of Service
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are a major and evolving threat in the cybersecurity landscape, characterized by overwhelming targeted computer networks or services with massive traffic to disrupt normal operations.
This tag compiles stories covering various aspects of DDoS attacks, including the rising frequency and sophistication of attacks, novel techniques employed by attackers, and their impact across industries such as finance, telecommunications, gaming, and government sectors globally.
The stories also highlight advances in mitigation technologies, the importance of layered defense strategies, cloud-based protection services, and the challenges that organizations face in maintaining network availability and security amid increasingly complex threats.
Exploring these articles offers readers insight into the dynamic nature of DDoS threats, the rising role of IoT and AI in amplifying attacks, and practical approaches for detecting, mitigating, and responding to these attacks to safeguard digital infrastructure and business continuity.
Kiwi Distributed Denial of Service News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Combating cybercrime in NZ with a robust cybersecurity strategy
New Zealand businesses grapple with cybercrime's volatile threat landscape, as incidents across various sectors showcase the dire consequences. A nuanced approach to cybersecurity strategy is vital.
Case study: Claims demonstrate why cybersecurity insurance is a no-brainer
Insurer Delta Insurance urges New Zealand organizations to consider cyber insurance to mitigate the serious consequences of cyberattacks.
Cybercrime in Aotearoa: How does New Zealand law define it?
'Cybercrime' is a term we hear all the time, but what exactly is it, and how does New Zealand define it in legal terms?.
The path to bolstering supply chain security in New Zealand
Supply chain security is a matter of national security, with businesses called on to prioritize cybersecurity following high-profile attacks like SolarWinds.
Spark's Entelar signs distributor agreement with Radware
Entelar has signed a distributor agreement with cyber security and application delivery solutions provider Radware.
Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa
Should Kiwis practice better smartphone security, and are they one swipe or tap away from a colossal data breach?.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Distributed Denial of Service
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Distributed Denial of Service News
Trickbot overtakes Formbook as most prevalent malware
In December, Trickbot claimed the top spot as most prevalent malware, overtaking Formbook which was in first place in November 2021.
Interview: Advantage MD Brad Pearpoint talks managed security in NZ
Advantage, a New Zealand IT company, has thrived for over 37 years by evolving its services to meet changing cyber threats including managed security.
Does New Zealand have a chief information security officer?
What's the equivalent role in the government? Who holds it? And how does the position help protect New Zealand's digital integrity?.
Widespread internet outages affect users across NZ
Vocus, an internet infrastructure provider in New Zealand, experienced a DDoS attack, causing an hour-long nationwide internet outage.
Financial watchdog slams NZX as being ill-prepared in face of DDoS attacks
The NZX has been criticized by the FMA for being ill-prepared for cyber-attacks and outages, failing to meet its obligations as a market operator.
NCSC prevents $70m harm against NZ's nationally significant organisations
New Zealand's nationally significant organisations have faced at least 352 cyber incidents in the 2019/2020 year, but the dangers are far from over.
DDoS campaigns, BEC scams & Emotet: CERT NZ reports top security threats
New Zealanders have suffered $6.4m in financial losses due to cybersecurity incidents, according to CERT NZ's latest quarterly report.
AWS launches new edge location in New Zealand
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new location in Auckland, providing customers with faster digital content and improved connectivity.
NZX CIO David Godfrey to resign by year's end
NZX CIO David Godfrey is resigning after the exchange suffered cyber attacks. The company is now searching for a new CIO.
Trading halts again as NZX sees fourth day of attacks
NZX hit by repeated DDoS attacks causing connectivity issues, resulting in trading halts and system disruptions.
Chillisoft to distribute Imperva security solutions
Chillisoft adds Imperva to its cybersecurity portfolio, offering enterprise data security, web application, BOT protection, and CDN solutions.
Digital Transformation: Is your business prepared?
Digital transformation is changing the way we engage with our staff and customers and the way we create and deliver value.
Radware joins Chillisoft's expanding portfolio
The cloud DDoS prevention, app delivery controller, and web app firewall expert is another step toward a total enterprise security portfolio.
Interview: IBM New Zealand's John Martin talks GDPR, NZ's Privacy Act, and Australia's NDB laws
John Martin of IBM New Zealand discusses the impact of GDPR, Australia's NDB laws, and New Zealand's Privacy Act on businesses and cybersecurity practices.
28% of NZ firms say they'll pick up the pace on cybersecurity spending
New Zealand organizations are under pressure to prioritize security in all technology deployments, according to a new report from IDC New Zealand.
New Zealand is one of the 'Cyber Five' APAC countries most at risk of cyber attacks
According to Delta, there is now a perception that a cyber attack victim is punished by publicity, rather than the perpetrator.
Spark predicts what 2018 will be like for Kiwi enterprises
Spark identifies multi-cloud, DDoS attacks, and customer automation as key trends for 2018. Spark Digital's CEO explains why these are important.
AI is not the Terminator: Its role in New Zealand's war against cybercrime
AI's rise is pivotal for defending NZ against rampant cybercrime; essential amidst a stark shortage of cybersecurity pros.
Waikato Uni academic says cybercrime is now bigger than drug trafficking
New Zealand business leaders are not taking cybersecurity seriously, says academic, posing significant risks to reputations.
Dimension Data showcases APAC threat landscape at exclusive Auckland event
NTT Security report warns that treating cybersecurity as just an IT problem is a mistake, as phishing attacks account for 73% of malware delivery.