Search Results: Log4j

DDoS Attacks Combined With Extortion Attempts Exploded in Q4

According to new data from Cloudflare, the amount of DDoS attacks being layered with a ransom demand increased by 175% in the fourth quarter.

January 12, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

According to new data from web infrastructure and security firm Cloudflare, the amount of DDoS attacks being layered with a ransom demand are increasing significantly. The company’s DDoS Attack Trends report for the fourth quarter of 2021 revealed a ransom DDoS attack increase of 29% for the year and a whopping 175% for the quarter. […]

Cyberattacks Increased By 50% In 2021

Researchers with Check Point say cyberattacks in 2021 increased by 50% when compared to 2020.

January 11, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Not that anyone assumed differently, but cyberattacks proliferated the internet in 2021, with researchers noting 50% more attacks per week on corporate networks compared to 2020, according to cybersecurity firm Check Point. The 2021 data comes just a few months after the company reported in October a 40% increase in cyberattacks globally. However, the fourth […]

Data Theorem Releases Critical Insight into Log4Shell Vulnerability to Assist Security Teams in Addressing the Exploit

December 23, 2021 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Data Theorem Analyzer Engine Discovers Unique Mutation of Log4Shell to Help Research Teams Detect APIs and Servers Vulnerable to Attack PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AppSec–Data Theorem, Inc., a leading provider of modern application security, today announced it has uncovering specific scenarios that can help IT teams discover the Log4Shell vulnerability exploit and stop it from causing […]

Finite State Boosts Velocity and Depth of IoT Vulnerability Discovery Through New Advanced Search

December 15, 2021 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Advanced search capability provides holistic contextual view of everything within IoT devices COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Finite State, the product security leader for connected devices, has released a search function for its platform that allows users to gain full visibility into their embedded devices and identify whether a known vulnerability is present. Internet of Things (IoT) devices […]

Prioritize These December Microsoft Patches

As if Log4j wasn't enough, Microsoft issues patches for several critical remote code execution vulnerabilities this month.

December 14, 2021 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

As system administrators, cybersecurity experts and other IT professionals work around the clock to address the Log4j vulnerability, Microsoft, Google, Apple, Adobe released a slew of security patches this week that address significant software flaws. Microsoft and Adobe followed the typical patch Tuesday cycle, releasing a total of 78 patches across products from the two […]