DDoS experts say three online game sites have been hit by Brobot, the massive botnet that since mid-September has been used by hacktivists to attack leading U.S. banks. What do these attacks signal?
When struck by DDoS, how - and what - should banking institutions communicate with their customers? Doug Johnson of the American Bankers Association advises on post-attack disclosure obligations.
DDoS attacks, mobile malware and tax fraud are growing concerns for U.S. banks. But what's the top threat these institutions and their customers face in 2013? Nancy Guglielmo of BITS offers her insights.
Six leading U.S. banks were hit March 12 by distributed-denial-of-service attacks, says Carl Herberger of Radware, who claims the attacks are evolving and the bot behind them is growing.
As distributed-denial-of-service attacks on banks continue, a U.S. electric utility also reportedly is a DDoS victim. Is this a sign that hacktivists are broadening their targets? Experts offer analysis.
Solutionary is out with its 2013 Global Threat Intelligence Report. What are the top four threats to organizations, and how can they be mitigated? Security strategist Don Gray offers insights and tips.
DDoS attacks on banks have returned, and the attackers are changing their tactics. How must organizations change the way they defend against DDoS? Carlos Morales of Arbor Networks shares strategies.
DDoS attacks on banks have returned, and the attackers are changing their tactics and expanding their attack toolsets. How must organizations change the way they defend against DDoS? Carlos Morales of Arbor Networks shares strategies.
Prolexic's CEO Scott Hammack says battling distributed-denial-of-service attacks has become part of everyday business. And during this in-depth interview, he explains why.
On the record, security experts talk about the improvements banking institutions have made in DDoS defense, and there's no doubt they have made major improvements. Off the record, they are less optimistic.
Hacktivists have formally launched their third wave of distributed-denial-of-service attacks on U.S. banking institutions, and their botnet is growing. How should institutions prepare to defend?
We now have seen three waves of DDoS attacks on U.S. banks, and Dan Holden of Arbor Networks says we have seen three distinct shifts in these incidents. What can we expect going forward?
DDoS attacks on U.S. banks and credit unions have resumed, just as industry experts predicted. Security specialist Bill Stewart says this wave is yet another sign that institutions must bolster defenses.
Distributed-denial-of-service attacks are not new, but they are being taken more seriously as a threat to network security and data protection, especially by financial-services, says Ashley Stephenson of Corero Network Security.
DDoS attacks on banks are back. But the latest incidents are different - and so are institutions' responses. Michael Smith of Akamai discusses lessons we've learned from recent attacks.
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