A prominent security researcher today said he doubts Microsoft’s take-down of the Waledac botnet would have any impact on spam …
Researchers question Microsoft's botnet take-down
A prominent security researcher today said he doubts Microsoft's take-down of the Waledac botnet would have any impact on spam …
Botnet revelation shows darker underbelly of malware
Information gathered about a newly discovered botnet called Kneber indicates that multiple infections by different malware on the same host …
Botnet revelation shows darker underbelly of malware
Information gathered about a newly discovered botnet called Kneber indicates that multiple infections by different malware on the same host …
Kneber just another botnet?
The Kneber botnet, so christened by security firm NetWitness in describing it to the press, is nothing new and there …
New Russian botnet tries to kill rival
An upstart Trojan horse program has decided to take on its much-larger rival by stealing data and then removing the …
New iPhone worm steals online banking codes, builds botnet
Hackers have borrowed a tactic from the world's first iPhone worm to build a botnet that steals data, including online …
Are nations paying criminals for botnet attacks?
Nations that want to disrupt their enemies’ banking, media and government resources don’t need their own technical skills; they can …
Are nations paying criminals for botnet attacks?
Nations that want to disrupt their enemies' banking, media and government resources don't need their own technical skills; they can …
Could Google be tricked into talking to botnets?
Cybercriminals could start to take advantage of the popularity of search engines like Google as vehicles for relaying malicious code …
Twitter used to manage botnet: Expert
A security researcher has found that hackers are using Twitter to distribute instructions to a network of compromised computers, known …
Botnet operators may be able to profit from Conficker update
An update of the Conficker worm that appeared on PCs last week will likely help its makers do what all …
Conficker botnet could flood Web with spam
Windows PCs infected with the Conficker worm have turned into junk mail-spewing robots capable of sending billions of spam messages …
Sophos expands commitment to the channel with new dedicated partner care offering
Partner Care Delivers 24×7 Administrative and Operational Support to Boost Channel Partner Profitability.
Cloudflare report shows DDoS attacks surged in 2023
Cloudflare has announced its 2023 Q4 DDoS report – which showed that DDoS attacks reached new heights in 2023. This …
Google Cloud highlight how Gen AI will be a double-edge sword in cybersecurity
Google Cloud has released its annual Cybersecurity Forecast report for 2024, compiling forward-looking thoughts from security leaders and experts from …
How telecommunications providers can best tackle DDoS attacks
In 2024, the telecommunications industry will continue to focus on technologies such as cloud computing, standalone 5G, AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to offer better speed, scalability, and innovation.
New research from Qualys shows the highest risks organizations faced in 2023
Qualys, Inc (NASDAQ: QLYS), has released new research from the Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU), delving into some of the critical vulnerabilities …
Rootkit detections in the UAE up by 167% in the first five months of 2023
This spike reflects a similar trend in the Middle East region, which projected a two-fold hike (103%) in Rootkit detections, as compared to the first five months of last year.
“Commercial data centres are under siege by cyber criminals” – Adrian Taylor, A10 Networks
Adrian Taylor, VP EMEA at A10 Networks, has penned an exclusive op-ed that highlights the issues facing commercial data centre …