Nexusguard stories
Maximum DDoS attack size grows by 297%, report finds
Tue, 31st May 2022
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dns attacks
According to the report, while the average attack size fell by 50% over 2021 the maximum attack size nearly tripled, growing 297% over the same period.
Online gaming a 'hotbed' for DDoS attacks — report
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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gaming
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ddos
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technology gifts
The latency and availability issues present in online gaming, in particular, presented an attractive target to attackers, in addition to the enduring popularity of gaming in the era of COVID-19.
DDoS attacks surge 542% amidst COVID-19 pandemic - report
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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ddos
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isp
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nexusguard
Generally considered the “off season” for DDoS attacks, researchers attribute the surge in incidents to malicious efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
DNS amplification attacks increase 1000% since last year - Nexusguard
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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ddos
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nexusguard
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dns attacks
Enterprise networks and communications service providers (CSPs) need attack mitigation as DNS patch adoption creates new threats.
Largest DDoS-for-hire websites responsible for 11% of attacks worldwide – Nexusguard
Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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ddos
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fbi
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nexusguard
The FBI’s shutdown of the world’s 15 largest DDoS-for-hire “booter” websites in December resulted in 85% decrease in average attack sizes, year-over year.
Comms providers hit by most DDoS attacks in Q3 2018
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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ddos
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nexusguard
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communications services provider
New data indicates attackers preyed on the large attack surface of ASN-level communications service providers with a ‘bit-and-piece’ approach.
DNS amplification attacks rise twofold in Q1 - report
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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ddos
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nexusguard
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dns attacks
China and the US-dominated as the top two sources of DDoS attacks in Q1, contributing 15.2% and 14.2% of the botnets, respectively.
The next major DDoS battleground: DNSSEC a 'significant new risk'
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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ddos
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nexusguard
"Improperly configured DNSSEC-enabled nameservers may be a new plague for unprepared teams," comments Nexusguard's chief technology officer.
DDoS attacks hitting 'record-breaking' levels as volumes increase 380%
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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ddos
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botnet
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nexusguard
DDoS attackers are hitting hard, fast and with no breaks in between, leading to record-breaking attacks over hours or even days.
Nexusguard launches ‘industry first’ cloud DDoS mitigation platform
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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ddos
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juniper networks
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nexusguard
"As DDoS attacks continue to grow & become more complex, having the agility to evolve alongside the attacks and customise our protection strategies."
Cloud DDoS solutions providers eye Singapore as key security hub
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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iaas
Nexusguard and Clearmanage are bringing DDoS protection and cloud computing together, targeted directly for the Singapore and APAC market.