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DDoS Attacks (Part III) - Winning the DDoS Arms Race
DDoS Attacks (Part III) - Winning the DDoS Arms Race

In the two previous weeks, we’ve taken a look at what hacktivists are targeting with DDoS attacks and what companies can do to protect their online presence against these attacks. Today I’ll address the fact that even by erecting “barricades” to help stem the tide that occurs when a DDoS attack happens, the reality is that it’s far cheaper to generate bogus traffic than it is to identify what’s legitimate. ...more


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DDoS Attacks (Part III) - Winning the DDoS Arms Race

21. May 2012, 08:00

DDoS Attacks (Part III) - Winning the DDoS Arms Race

In the two previous weeks, we’ve taken a look at what hacktivists are targeting with DDoS attacks and what companies can do to protect their online presence against these attacks. Today I’ll address the fact that even by erecting “barricades” to help stem the tide that occurs when a DDoS attack happens, the reality is that it’s far cheaper to generate bogus traffic than it is to identify what’s legitimate. ... more

DDoS Attacks (Part II) - The New Line of Defense

14. May 2012, 08:00

DDoS Attacks (Part II) - The New Line of Defense

As discussed in the previous article of this series, knowing that hacktivists are indeed targeting high-profile networks is important, but let’s look at what organizations are doing to defend themselves. ... more

DDoS Attacks (Part I) - Staying Master of Your Domain

6. May 2012, 08:00

DDoS Attacks (Part I) - Staying Master of Your Domain

A recent spate of attacks launched in April involved the use of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on the DNS server of a well-known worldwide organization. This blitz worked in achieving every goal a “hacktivist” could dream of: garnering global attention through strategic targeting to raise awareness for its cause. ... more

In Photos: Philips' green alternative to 60-watt incandescent bulbs

22. Apr 2012, 13:00

In Photos: Philips' green alternative to 60-watt incandescent bulbs

Given the attention that Dutch electronics giant Philips has earned for their Earth Day launch of a green alternative to the 60-watt incandescent bulb - with a limited use lifespan of nearly two decades - The Tech Herald has obtained some photos taken during testing for those who are curious. ... more

Philips planning several green alternatives to costly incandescent bulbs

22. Apr 2012, 13:00

Philips planning several green alternatives to costly incandescent bulbs

Over the weekend Dutch electronics giant Philips earned a massive amount of attention for their Earth Day launch of a green alternative to the 60-watt incandescent bulb. The blub itself comes with a limited use lifespan of nearly two decades, and will retail for about $50, but could go as low as $25 in some areas. At the same time, there is far more to Philips’ green LED roadmap than a simple bulb. ... more

Gas prices fall for the first time this year Lundberg survey says

22. Apr 2012, 12:30

Gas prices fall for the first time this year Lundberg survey says

For the first time since December 2011, prices at pumps across the nation have fallen nearly five cents. These findings come from the Lundberg Survey, which used data collected during a two-week period ending April 20 from 2,500 gas stations. ... more

GameStop knocks $50 off the PS3

22. Apr 2012, 12:30

GameStop knocks $50 off the PS3

Gamers in the U.S. looking to buy a PS3 can get one a little cheaper now, thanks to a $50 price drop at GameStop. The catch however, is that the $199.99 price is for Web sales only. ... more

Abortion clinic suffers copycat attacks after breach by Pro-Life Anon

22. Apr 2012, 12:00

Abortion clinic suffers copycat attacks after breach by Pro-Life Anon

In March, Britain’s largest abortion provider’s website was breached by a Pro-Life supporter of Anonymous, who was subsequently arrested within 24-hours of his attack. Since that time, the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) has said that they’ve experienced thousands of copycat attacks against their servers. ... more

Anonymous launches DDoS attacks resulting in three hits and a miss

16. Apr 2012, 08:25

Anonymous launches DDoS attacks resulting in three hits and a miss

Over the weekend, Anonymous continued its long running DDoS campaign against various government agencies by attacking the CIA, MI6, and the U.K.'s Home Office. The attacks are part of a larger effort to bring attention to recent legal developments, including the controversial CISPA bill, as well as the U.K.'s extradition policies and Internet surveillance proposals. While three of the attacks were a success, one targeting the GCHQ failed to make a noticeable difference to the website’s operation. ... more

Quake in Indonesia triggers tsunami warnings

11. Apr 2012, 10:11

Quake in Indonesia triggers tsunami warnings

An 8.7 magnitude earthquake off the west coast of northern Sumatra has led to a Tsunami warning across the entire Indian Ocean region. ... more

LulzSec suspect returned to prison for breaching bail conditions

3. Apr 2012, 20:45

LulzSec suspect returned to prison for breaching bail conditions

Ryan Cleary, the 19-year-old who was arrested last year for offences under the U.K.’s Criminal Law Act and Computer Misuse Act, has been returned to prison for violating the conditions of his bail. ... more

Barracuda: Good sites gone bad – malware in Alexa top 25,000

3. Apr 2012, 20:40

Barracuda: Good sites gone bad – malware in Alexa top 25,000

Barracuda Labs has examined the Web’s top 25,000 domains according to Alexa and discovered that quite a few of them are malicious. Moreover, based on their analysis, at least one of the top sites will serve malicious content each day. ... more

China blamed for RSA attack during Armed Services hearing

28. Mar 2012, 08:15

China blamed for RSA attack during Armed Services hearing

The commander of the U.S. Cyber Command, General Keith Alexander, told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that China was responsible for last year’s attack on RSA, which resulted in alleged compromise of their SecurID tokens. ... more

Recruitment website for the LVPD replaced with propaganda

28. Mar 2012, 08:00

Recruitment website for the LVPD replaced with propaganda

Members of the ZCompany Hacking Crew defaced the Las Vegas Police Department’s recruitment website on Tuesday. The defacement message accused the U.S. of joining Israel in a commitment to maintain a racist Jewish colony in Palestine. ... more

RockYou.com settles with FTC

28. Mar 2012, 08:00

RockYou.com settles with FTC

In 2009, RockYou.com suffered a major data breach, thanks to SQL Injection vulnerabilities. On Tuesday, the social gaming portal settled an FTC complaint related to that incident. ... more

Apple willing to offer refunds some Australian iPad buyers

28. Mar 2012, 07:30

Apple willing to offer refunds some Australian iPad buyers

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken Apple to court over claims of false advertising. In response, Apple has said it would issue refunds to consumers who felt they were misled, however they refuse to place warning stickers on the product packaging as requested. ... more

Rising fuel prices to impact travel plans

28. Mar 2012, 07:30

Rising fuel prices to impact travel plans

The rising cost of fuel is likely going to force some families to change their summer travel plans, and they’ve certainly had an impact for travel during spring break. According to Mark Brown, the executive vice president for AAA, consumers are saving money on fuel by traveling closer to home. ... more

Microsoft smashes Zeus and SpyEye botnets with giant RICO bat

26. Mar 2012, 15:27

Microsoft smashes Zeus and SpyEye botnets with giant RICO bat

Microsoft did it again. Their Digital Crimes Unit in Redmond, Washington, has used technical monitoring and tracking, along with court authorized asset seizure to target botnets driven by Zeus. ... more

Teen makes scientific calculator in Minecraft (Video)

26. Mar 2012, 07:00

Teen makes scientific calculator in Minecraft (Video)

Minecraft is rather popular with the creative set, but it can take some time and effort in order to craft something that is both truly unique and impressive. With that said, here’s a video demonstrating what such an accomplishment looks like. ... more

AT&T sued after charging the FCC for Nigerian scam calls

23. Mar 2012, 19:25

AT&T sued after charging the FCC for Nigerian scam calls

On Thursday, the Department of Justice said that they have filed a lawsuit against AT&T for allowing their IP Relay service, which is aimed at helping the speech and hearing impaired, to become a haven for Nigerian scammers. ... more

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DDoS Attacks (Part III) - Winning the DDoS Arms Race
DDoS Attacks (Part II) - The New Line of Defense
DDoS Attacks (Part I) - Staying Master of Your Domain
In Photos: Philips' green alternative to 60-watt incandescent bulbs
Philips planning several green alternatives to costly incandescent bulbs

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