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Tips for keeping DDoS attacks at bay

DDoS attacks are proliferating, growing in power and becoming more complicated to defend against. What's more, there seems to be a widespread tolerance for the perpetrators, who appear to be more Read more...

Major security bungles of 2010

The past year has witnessed some doozies when it comes to network security boondoggles. NetworkWorld's Ellen Messmer and Tim Greene put together a list of 10 of the most spectacular. Here's a sneak Read more...

More attacks, fewer losses

IT departments appear to be getting better at the job of preventing and deflecting security attacks, according to the Computer Security Institute. The institute's latest survey of security managers Read more...

DDoS attacks get cheaper

Cybercrime may pay, but providing the tools for the criminals to operate in this netherworld have become so flooded with entrants that the prices for renting malicious software have dropped. Read more...

Embrace it, but be wary of social networking

Social networking has taken the Internet by storm, both for personal use and for business. If you haven't started social networking at your office, your employees are probably clamoring for it, as a Read more...

Twitter attack brings home new reality

Whether you're a big business or a small one, chances are you have embraced social networking such as Twitter and Facebook as a new way to connect with your customers and generate business. So, when Read more...

U.S., China largest originators of Internet attacks

Akamai Technologies, who operates a global network of servers used to support the distribution of online media as well as large-scale web sites and

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DOS attack against Revision3’s services traced to MediaDefender

Revision3, an online media company has alleged that an outage experienced over the long Memorial Day weekend was traced to a Denial of Service (DOS) attack initiated by servers owned by

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ATM machines cry out for security

ATM machines may be a new target for hackers. A report by the managed security firm, Network Box, outlined several threats to these commonplace banking tools. They include IP worms, disruption of the Read more...

Bluetooth security still a challenge

Bluetooth offers a tremendous opportunity for mobile users, but Ooi Szu-Khiam, senior security consultant at Symantec, says that security is still a big issue. Indeed, research firm InsightExpress Read more...

Press Releases

Corero Network Security Signs on Web Hosting Provider Applied Innovations

Corero’s IPS Protects Applied Innovations’ 35,000 Client Websites, Primarily eCommerce Companies, Against DDoS and Other Malicious Attacks HUDSON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Corero Network Security Read more >>

Corero Advises Retailers of Risks Associated with DDoS Attacks During Holiday Shopping Season

As the Holiday Shopping Season Heats up so will the Number of Distributed Denial of Service Attacks Against Retailers HUDSON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Corero Network Security (CNS: LN), the leader in Read more >>

Corero Announces Availability of its DDoS Defense System

Combined with New SecureWatch® PLUS Monitoring and Intervention Service, Corero Provides Around the Clock Protection Against DDoS Attacks HUDSON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Corero Network Security Read more >>

Imperva Introduces Cloud-Based DDoS Protection

New service defends companies from crippling DDoS attacks in real-timeREDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Imperva, a pioneer and leader of a new category of data security solutions Read more >>

Top Layer Announces Expanded Strategic Direction and New Company Name: Corero Network Security

Built off of a Decade of DDoS Expertise, Corero Launches the Industry’s First Application- and Network-Layer DDoS Defense System HUDSON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Top Layer Security, a leading global Read more >>