NSFOCUS in the News

Massive DDoS Attacks Disable Internet Access Throughout Liberia

November 7, 2016 | NSFOCUS

eSecurity Planet – British security researcher Kevin Beaumont recently reported that a series of massive cyber attacks using the Mirai DDoS botnet periodically disabled all Internet access throughout the country of Liberia. “Liberia has one Internet cable, installed in 2011, which provides a single point of failure for Internet access. … The attacks are extremely […]

The Myth Of Threat Intelligence In The Channel, And An Intelligent Hybrid Security Approach

November 7, 2016 | NSFOCUS

Business Solutions Magazine – Over the last year, Threat Intelligence (TI) has become a hot topic for the cybersecurity industry. Organizations of all sizes are looking to the channel to provide recommendations on what to purchase, how to implement, and how to gain the greatest value from TI. It is therefore critical the channel clearly […]

Cyber attack takes Liberia’s entire Internet down – expert comment

November 3, 2016 | NSFOCUS

Global Security Magazine – A cyber attack has knocked Liberia’s internet offline, as hackers targeted the nation’s infrastructure using the same method that shut down hundreds of the world’s most popular websites at the end of last month. Multiple attacks against Liberia’s internet infrastructure have intermittently taken the country’s websites offline over the course of […]

New Products of the Week 10.31.16

October 31, 2016 | NSFOCUS

Network World – NSFOCUS Next Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS). Key features: The NGIPS is a comprehensive threat protection solution that uses an innovative, multi-layered approach to block intrusions, prevent breaches and safeguard critical assets.

Internet attack disrupts major websites

October 21, 2016 | NSFOCUS

San Antonio Express-News – Major websites were inaccessible to users across the nation on Friday after a company that serves as an internet switchboard said it was under attack.

Major U.S. websites disrupted by cyberattacks

October 21, 2016 | NSFOCUS

Seattle Times – Major websites were inaccessible to people across wide swaths of the United States on Friday after a company that manages crucial parts of the internet’s infrastructure said it was under attack. Users reported sporadic problems reaching several websites, including Twitter, Netflix, Spotify, Airbnb, Reddit, Etsy, SoundCloud, Sony’s PlayStation Network, Amazon and The […]

Hackers disrupt major websites across US using new weapons

October 21, 2016 | NSFOCUS

The Business Standard – Major websites were inaccessible to people across wide swaths of the United States on Friday after a company that manages crucial parts of the internet’s infrastructure said it was under attack. Users reported sporadic problems reaching several websites, including Twitter, Netflix, Spotify, Airbnb, Reddit, Etsy, SoundCloud and The New York Times. […]

Internet attack spreads, disrupting major websites

October 21, 2016 | NSFOCUS

Gulf News – Major websites were inaccessible to people across wide swathes of the United States on Friday after a company that manages crucial parts of the Internet’s infrastructure said it was under attack. Users reported sporadic problems reaching several websites, including Twitter, Netflix, Spotify, Airbnb, Reddit, Etsy, SoundCloud and The New York Times. The […]

Hackers Used New Weapons to Disrupt Major Websites Across U.S.

October 21, 2016 | NSFOCUS

The New York Times – Major websites were inaccessible to people across wide swaths of the United States on Friday after a company that manages crucial parts of the internet’s infrastructure said it was under attack. Users reported sporadic problems reaching several websites, including Twitter, Netflix, Spotify, Airbnb, Reddit, Etsy, SoundCloud and The New York […]

What We Know About Friday’s Massive East Coast Internet Outage

October 21, 2016 | NSFOCUS

Wired – Friday morning is prime time for some casual news reading, tweeting, and general Internet browsing, but you may have had some trouble accessing your usual sites and services this morning and throughout the day, from Spotify and Reddit to the New York Times and even good ol’ WIRED.com. For that, you can thank […]