Tag DDoS

🔍 Weekly Overview: Fortinet Vulnerability, Chrome Zero-Day, BadIIS Malware, Record DDoS Attack, SaaS Security Incident & More

Cybersecurity Weekly Update: New Vulnerabilities and Persistent Threats This week, the cybersecurity landscape revealed alarming developments as multiple organizations fell victim to sophisticated attacks, highlighting the evolving tactics employed by cybercriminals. Notably, Fortinet disclosed a serious vulnerability affecting its FortiWeb application firewall, categorized as CVE-2025-58034. This flaw, assigned a medium…

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Iran Conflict Heightens Cybersecurity Threats in Healthcare

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare <span class=”article-sub-title”>Experts Caution Against DDoS, Ransomware, and Other Cyber Threats in Healthcare</span> <span class=”article-byline”> <a class=”author-link” href=””>Marianne Kolbasuk McGee</a> (<a href=””><i class=”fa fa-twitter”/>HealthInfoSec</a>) • <span class=”text-nowrap”>March 2, 2026</span> <a href=”#disqus_thread”/> </span> <figure> <img src=”” alt=”Iran Conflict Elevates Cyber Risk for Healthcare”…

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To Safeguard Your Devices, A Hacker Aims to Beat the Competition by Hacking You First

Recent reports highlight a controversial trend in cybersecurity involving a figure dubbed a ‘vigilante hacker.’ This individual is reportedly infiltrating IoT devices deemed vulnerable with the purported intent of securing them. However, unauthorized access to systems not owned by oneself is illegal, regardless of the motivation behind it. This phenomenon…

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Record-Breaking DDoS Attack (1.35 Tbps) Strikes GitHub Website

On February 28, 2018, GitHub’s widely used code hosting service experienced a monumental distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, peaking at an unprecedented 1.35 terabits per second (Tbps). This incident marks a significant milestone in the realm of cybersecurity, illustrating both the evolving nature of attack methods and the vulnerabilities that persist…

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Minecraft Breach: Over 1,800 Account Credentials Exposed

Data Breach Exposes Minecraft Accounts: Over 1,800 Credentials Compromised In a concerning incident for the gaming community, a data breach has recently come to light that compromises more than 1,800 Minecraft account credentials. German media sources revealed that these details, including usernames and passwords, were made available online via Pastebin.…

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Police Take Down World’s Largest ‘DDoS-for-Hire’ Service; Administrators Arrested

In a significant operation targeting international cybercrime, Dutch authorities have dismantled one of the largest DDoS-for-hire platforms globally, which facilitated over 4 million attacks and culminated in multiple arrests of its operators. The initiative, known as “Operation Power Off,” was spearheaded by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) in collaboration…

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New Condi Malware Compromising TP-Link Wi-Fi Routers for DDoS Botnet Assaults

A newly identified malware strain, known as Condi, is leveraging a vulnerability found in TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800) Wi-Fi routers to integrate these devices into a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnet. This campaign, according to Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs, has intensified since late May 2023, marking a significant escalation in cyber threats…

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FBI Warns of Two New Malware Threats Tied to Hidden Cobra Hackers

New Malware Alert: North Korean Hacking Group’s Tools Discovered The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with the FBI, has issued a joint technical alert regarding two recently identified pieces of malware deployed by the North Korean Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group known as Hidden Cobra, also…

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Uncover the Truth: Exploring the Depths of the Cybercriminal Underground Beyond the Headlines

Each month, Cybersixgill’s threat experts provide insights into the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures employed by cybercriminals. Their reports shed light on emerging threats from the underground, detailing the actors involved and offering guidance on risk mitigation strategies. Regular updates on vulnerabilities, ransomware, and malware trends from the deep and…

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