Large Internet organisations believe ideological and political motivations have become the single commonest motivation behind the DDoS attacks hitting their networks, a survey of major Internet firms by has found. As expected, Arbor Networks’ annual Infrastructure Security Report survey of 114 tier 1 Internet infrastructure firms, hosting companies and large…
Mapping malware networks
Chris Larsen, a senior malware researcher with Blue Coat Systems explains how his research team maps malware networks to gain a better understanding of attack infrastructure. Researchers at Blue Coat Systems Inc. have been mapping malware to better understand malware delivery. In the Blue Coat 2011 Mid-year report (.pdf), the…
Alcatel-Lucent partner Arbor Networks on DDoS mitigation
Alcatel-Lucent is now offering a router with technology from Arbor Networks that defends against distributed denial-of-service attacks DDoS, the two companies announced yesterday. The companies have partnered to put Arbor’s Threat Management System (TMS), which filters out attack traffic, into Alcatel-Lucent’s 7750 model router. It’s the first time that Arbor…
Extreme Networks prepares to ship ‘world’s fastest Ethernet switch’
Extreme Networks’ latest switch, the BlackDiamond X8, billed as the “fastest Ethernet switch in the world”, went on general release this week with shipments expected to go out during the first half of February. The BlackDiamond X8 takes up one-third of a data centre rack and has a switching capacity…
Stage 2 Networks buys Consolidated Technologies’ hosted VoIP business
New York-based Stage 2 Networks has acquired the hosted VoIP business division of Consolidated Technologies, a move the company says will enhance corporate growth through an increased customer base. Stage 2, a cloud communications company with a portfolio of hosted voice and data services, called the deal “a perfect opportunity…
Cell networks vulnerable
Vulnerability in a common wireless technology could allow hackers to gain remote control of cellphones, an expert warns. The GSM network technology, used by billions of people in about 80% of the global cellphone market, could be hacked to make calls or send texts to expensive, premium phone and messaging…
State seeks to protect IT networks
A CONSULTANT TO protect State assets and important infrastructure from cyber attacks will shortly be appointed by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. View full post on computer security alerts – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security Gergory Evans
Online Gaming Network’s Forums Hacked
Steam, the online gaming network run by game company Valve, confirmed that its forums had been hacked and warned users to keep a close eye on their credit card statements. The service’s forums had been defaced earlier in the week, resulting in some gamers receiving e-mails from a hacking Web…
Palo Alto Networks Finds Unknown Malware Rampant In Enterprise Networks
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — New research from Palo Alto Networks conducted using the company’s WildFire(TM) malware analysis engine shows that targeted and unknown malware are a reality in enterprise networks today, finding hundreds of unique, previously-unknown malware samples on live networks. Every network that tested WildFire’s…
DoD extends program to defend cyber networks – Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq – Navy Times
WASHINGTON — As hackers and hostile nations launch increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks against U.S. defense contractors, the Pentagon is extending a pilot program to help protect its prime suppliers. View full post on homeland cyber – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
