Threat actors have been observed abusing a high-impact reflection/amplification method to stage sustained distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks for up to 14 hours with a record-breaking amplification ratio of 4,294,967,296 to 1. The attack vector – dubbed TP240PhoneHome (CVE-2022-26143) – has been weaponized to launch significant DDoS attacks targeting broadband access … [Read more...] about Hackers Abuse Mitel Devices to Amplify DDoS Attacks by 4 Billion Times
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Investing in Your Cybersecurity Program During Extraordinary Times
The events of 2020 have brought home (quite literally) the need for a robust remote working strategy. The question is how can infosec professionals best tailor their cybersecurity programs to the new demands of working remotely and ensure security and business continuity. How can they make sure their data is safe when employees are accessing information and corporate systems … [Read more...] about Investing in Your Cybersecurity Program During Extraordinary Times
Experiences from Cybersecurity Leaders in Extraordinary Times: Adjustments and Outcomes
The sudden move to telework this year imbued the word “challenge” with new meaning for security executives. Within a matter of days and weeks, many of these leaders had to figure out how they could rework their employers’ security policies in such a way that supported a massive shift to working from home. This period required significant ingenuity and unprecedented forward … [Read more...] about Experiences from Cybersecurity Leaders in Extraordinary Times: Adjustments and Outcomes