Press Releases

Nokia selected by Telecentro Argentina for network improvement

Espoo, Finland – Nokia has announced it has been selected by Telecentro Argentina for the operator’s network improvement, providing the traffic capacity growth needed for future services and subscriber base growth along with network protection capabilities against DDoS threats and attacks. (more…)

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April 28, 2023

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Germany’s BSI recognises Corero Network Security as a provider of DDoS defence for critical infrastructure

Amersham, UK. 7 June 2022 – Corero Network Security, a provider of real-time, high-performance DDoS cyber defence solutions, has received the BSI (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik) DDoS mitigation service provider qualification. (more…)

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June 8, 2022

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Threat research by A10 Networks detects and tracks origins of DDoS weapons; Observes over 15mn weapons

San Jose, California, USA – It is well-reported that the pandemic caused a spike in cyberattacks, including malware, ransomware and DDoS attacks. Threat actors have sought to disrupt not only services people rely on everyday like healthcare, education and financial but also critical infrastructure, like food supply chains, utilities and government agencies. (more…)

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May 26, 2022

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Corero extends automatic DDoS protection to counter ‘carpet bomb’ and botnet attacks

Amersham, UK. 23 February 2022 – Corero Network Security plc, a provider of real-time, DDoS (distributed denial of service) cyber defence solutions, is extending its automatic protection against Carpet Bomb and Botnet attacks. (more…)

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February 24, 2022

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IoT botnets – the landscape in 2019

In August 2016, the Mirai botnet dramatically brought concerns around the security of Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices to centre stage. That botnet and associated malware family used devices such as home routers and IP-enabled video cameras to launch a series of high-profile distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks globally. (more…)

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October 28, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Comms365 aims to enhance fixed IP 4G data services with the launch of ‘Mega-Data’ SIMs

Comms365, a network services company specialising in bespoke data connectivity, network services and the Internet of Things (IoT), has launched what it calls its “most adventurous” Fixed IP 4G Data services to date. (more…)

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April 30, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Why IoT security must be a [RAN, edge] core focus for network operators

In recent years the telecoms industry has scrutinised, debated, forecast and developed a huge variety of IoT use cases, as well as outlining the benefits they promise business, industry and society, and the opportunities for monetisation they present to a sector undergoing radical digitalisation. (more…)

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November 1, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IoT botnets will force governments to regulate IoT device manufacturers

As IoT botnet attacks continue to grow in size and effectiveness in 2018, the damage they cause will force the IoT manufacturing industry to add stronger security to their products or eventually result in governments addressing IoT security with regulation, according to researchers at WatchGuard Technologies. (more…)

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December 19, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Imperva expands global Incapsula network to increase performance and speed attack mitigation

Imperva, Inc. committed to protecting business-critical data and applications in the cloud and on-premises, announced a significant expansion of its network and investment in second-generation DDoS attack mitigation technology. (more…)

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October 12, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Short, frequent, low-volume DDoS attacks continue to dominate

Service providers, hosting providers and digital enterprises are all impacted by DDoS attacks. But besides the headline-grabbing volumetric attacks, another more sinister DDoS method lies in the shadows. (more…)

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August 25, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil