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Cyber resilience made in Germany
This blog is dedicated to analyses and research of cyber security topics and the protection from DDoS attacks provided by
our Link11 experts. Covering multiple aspects of the DDoS threat, it provides in-depth, content
rich information for IT professionals and private users.
SSL/TLS: Overview and history including noteworthy threats
Transport Layer Security (TLS) more commonly referred to as SSL, which is it’s predecessor, is a protocol for encrypting network communication. Whether we realize it or not we use SSL/TLS every time we open our browsers. Website owners and operators have an obligation to ensure …
DoS, DDoS und RDoS – What is the difference?
The three terms DDoS, DoS and RDoS look very similar at first glance and also have many things in common, but despite all this they should be evaluated completely differently. All three definitions are digital attack types that cybercriminals are extremely fond of using to …
New Link11 DDoS Report for 2021
The fight against the Hydra – Complexity and number of attacks increased again! DDoS Report from Link11: Year-on-year comparison 2020/21: Increase of DDoS attacks in the international Link11 network by 41 percent. Highest attack reached around 4.5 Tbps. Average attack bandwidth peak nearly tripled – …
Telcos and Mitigation: The Challenges with Telecom Carrier DDoS Mitigation Solutions
I’ve had the opportunity to work within cloud-based DDoS Mitigation Providers for over a decade, and over that time I’ve seen numerous strategies to deal with DDoS put forth by different sectors of the IT industry. Ranging from the traditional ‘big box’ hardware solutions, to …
Valentine’s Day: DDoS Attackers to Threaten Online Retailers
Valentine's Day has become an important sales driver for retailers. Cybercriminals could spoil their business with DDoS attacks.
…Link11 Sets New Standards in DDoS Protection as Test Winner
In a recent performance test, cybersecurity provider Link11 was benchmarked against leading international security vendors and emerged as the clear winner. The study by Frost & Sullivan emphasized the importance of precise detection and speed in mitigating DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks. Link11, the …
DDoS mitigation: Why time is critical
DDoS attacks occur in various forms (e.g. ransom DDoS, carpet bombing, etc.) and regularly inflict serious damage on large and small companies all over the world. Attacks become more massive the longer they last The impact of a DDoS attack is directly related to its …
Everything you need to know about the Log4j vulnerability
Over the weekend, a critical security vulnerability was found in a server software that is widely used around the world and could have dire consequences for users. The case is so serious, in fact, that the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) raised the …
Record Number of Cyber Attacks over Black Friday Weekend
Companies were faced with a flood of DDoS attacks, which have now exceeded the terabit barrier The Black Friday weekend didn’t only attract bargain hunters to the Internet. Research from IT security provider, Link11 shows that cybercriminals also tried to take advantage of the opportunity. …
DDoS attacks in Q3 2021: IT infrastructure providers targeted
DDoS attacks are a more serious threat in Q3 2021 than ever before. The flood of attacks is constant, and the incidents prove to be bandwidth-intensive and complex. The operators of digital infrastructures were particularly targeted. Link11, Europe’s leading IT security provider in cyber resilience, …