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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, …
Black Hat vs Black Friday
October brings colorful leaves, pumpkin-spice everything, and Black Friday advertisements. Black Friday is the single busiest day of the year for many businesses. In October, consumers, retailers, manufacturers, and hackers alike all prepare for their most profitable week. Cyber Monday – Black Friday’s online alter …
What is a Network Layer? (OSI Model Explained)
In the cybersecurity world, threats are often described as targeting a specific layer. But what does that actually mean? The idea of OSI layers is foundational to computer science as a whole, as it explains how data signals travel from one place to another. In …
What is a Secure CDN and How Does it Work?
In recent years, there’s been plenty of hype surrounding CDNs. Once the exclusive domain of huge digital service providers like Facebook, Google, and Netflix, CDNs are now available to any organization (or even individual) that wants one. However, there are several misconceptions about what CDNs …
What is Bot Management (and What Does it Do?)
In recent years, organizations worldwide and across all industries have been forced to develop and maintain increasingly tight controls to protect web-based assets against cyber threats. From Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to DDoS protection services, evolving hacker tactics have forced organizations to continually update their …
What is Secure DNS and Why Do I Need it?
Secure DNS infrastructure is an essential component of any cybersecurity program. Unfortunately, DNS exploits get far less media attention than other attacks, so many organizations don’t fully appreciate the threat they pose. Research by Cisco indicates more than 91% of malware attacks use DNS exploits …
Link11 DDoS Report at Mid-Year Reveals 33% more Attacks
Link11, Europe’s leading IT security provider in cyber resilience, has published its annual Link11 DDoS Report for the first half of the year. The report shows that DDoS criminals were once again very active between January and June 2021, launching a record-breaking number of attacks. …
Link11 Discovers Record Number of DDoS Attacks in First Half of 2021
In H1 2021, cyber criminals targeted businesses in record numbers as they continued to exploit vulnerabilities caused by the pandemic A report published by Link11, Europe’s leading IT security provider in cyber resilience, suggests there has been a 33% increase in the number of DDoS attacks in H1 2021. …
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