brute force attacks

Account lockout policy in Windows 11 is enabled by default to block brute force attacksAccount lockout policy in Windows 11 is enabled by default to block brute force attacks

Account lockout policy in Windows 11 is enabled by default to block brute force attacks

Starting with Windows 11 Microsoft introduce by default an account lockout policy that can block brute force attacks. Starting with…

3 years ago
Crooks claims to have stolen 4TB of data from TransUnion South AfricaCrooks claims to have stolen 4TB of data from TransUnion South Africa

Crooks claims to have stolen 4TB of data from TransUnion South Africa

TransUnion South Africa discloses a data breach, threat actors who stolen sensitive data, demanded a ransom payment not to release…

3 years ago
How to secure QNAP NAS devices? The vendor’s instructionsHow to secure QNAP NAS devices? The vendor’s instructions

How to secure QNAP NAS devices? The vendor’s instructions

QNAP is warning customers of ransomware attacks targeting network-attached storage (NAS) devices exposed online. Taiwanese vendor QNAP has warned customers…

3 years ago
New GoldBrute Botnet is attempting to infect 1.5 Million RDP ServersNew GoldBrute Botnet is attempting to infect 1.5 Million RDP Servers

New GoldBrute Botnet is attempting to infect 1.5 Million RDP Servers

A new botnet tracked as GoldBrute is scanning the web for Windows machines with Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connection enabled.…

6 years ago
GoScanSSH Malware spread avoiding Government and Military networksGoScanSSH Malware spread avoiding Government and Military networks

GoScanSSH Malware spread avoiding Government and Military networks

Security experts at Cisco Talos discovered a new piece of malware dubbed GoScanSSH that was being used to compromise SSH servers…

7 years ago
Chaos backdoor, a malicious code that returns from the past targets Linux serversChaos backdoor, a malicious code that returns from the past targets Linux servers

Chaos backdoor, a malicious code that returns from the past targets Linux servers

Security experts from GoSecure, hackers are launching SSH brute-force attacks on poorly secured Linux servers to deploy a backdoor dubbed Chaos backdoor.…

7 years ago
After Westminster attack, now Scottish parliament hit by brute-forcing attackAfter Westminster attack, now Scottish parliament hit by brute-forcing attack

After Westminster attack, now Scottish parliament hit by brute-forcing attack

The Scottish Parliament has been targeted by a "brute force" attack, the assault is still ongoing and is similar to…

8 years ago
Number of WordPress Attacks powered by compromised routers is rapidly droppingNumber of WordPress Attacks powered by compromised routers is rapidly dropping

Number of WordPress Attacks powered by compromised routers is rapidly dropping

Experts from security firm WordFence reported a rapid reduction of WordPress attacks originating from hundreds of ISPs worldwide. Experts at…

8 years ago
The number of ICS Attacks continues to increase worldwideThe number of ICS Attacks continues to increase worldwide

The number of ICS Attacks continues to increase worldwide

According to data provided by IBM Managed Security Services, the number of ICS attacks in 2016 continues to increase worldwide.…

8 years ago
Wordfence warns of a huge increase in brute force attacks on WordPressWordfence warns of a huge increase in brute force attacks on WordPress

Wordfence warns of a huge increase in brute force attacks on WordPress

Security experts from Wordfence observed a huge increase in Brute Force attacks in the last three weeks. The security firm Wordfence…

8 years ago