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Illinois county hit with DDoS attack designed to ‘discourage you from voting’

The attack did not comprimise any data.

On Nov 8, 2022 by David Covucci

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Did the Daily Wire actually get hit with a DDoS attack during the launch of its transphobic new documentary?

Some people are skeptical.

On Jun 3, 2022 by Claire Goforth

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DDoS attack targets government websites, called largest-ever cyberattack against Israel

Some have described it as the largest ever cyberattack against Israel.

On Mar 15, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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The major hack alleged by Anonymous didn’t actually happen

A U.S. congressman even fell for Anonymous' claims of a DDoS attack.

On Jun 15, 2020 by Mikael Thalen

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FCC fabricated cyberattack to counter John Oliver fans, emails reveal

Turns out it was an influx of angry consumers who crashed the website.

On Jun 6, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

Layer 8 Tech

A law enforcement super-team just crushed the world’s biggest hacking site

It was responsible for 4 million attacks.

On Apr 26, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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The botnet that broke the internet in 2016 was built for Minecraft

The Mirai botnet is now one of the most feared malware in existence.

On Dec 14, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Tech

B-25 bomber dropping ones and zeroes from bomb bay

How DDoS attacks knock your favorite websites offline

Can't access your favorite website? A DDoS attack may be the culprit.

On Aug 13, 2017 by Ben Dickson

Layer 8 Tech

John Oliver is rallying the internet to save Net Neutrality - again.

Thousands of net neutrality activists sign petition demanding FCC release proof of DDoS attack

Fight for the Future, an internet advocacy organization, is demanding that the FCC release evidence that a DDoS attack occurred.

On May 11, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech

These smart firewalls will keep hackers out of your home

Just sit back, and let these firewalls do the hard security work for you.

On Mar 21, 2017 by Ben Dickson

Layer 8 Tech

Trump Hotels’ website appears to be under attack

We are awaiting comment from the hotel chain.

On Feb 1, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Tech

Taking part in this anti-Trump DDoS protest could land you in jail for decades

DDoS is classified as a criminal cyberattack.

On Jan 19, 2017 by David Gilmour

Tech

Global law enforcement arrest 34 suspected of DDoS attacks

Most of the suspects are under the age of 20.

On Dec 13, 2016 by Dell Cameron

Tech

Are we ready to face the coming wave of IoT ransomware attacks?

The Internet of Things has a dangerous downside.

On Dec 7, 2016 by Ben Dickson

Tech

Experts issue dire warning to government about the Internet of Things

'Nothing motivates a government into action like security and fear.'

On Nov 16, 2016 by Austin Powell

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