NSFOCUS DDoS Protection Service Neutralized a Terabit-Scale DDoS Attack
December 10, 2024
In Q4 of 2024, NSFOCUS observed and successfully mitigated the largest DDoS attack ever recorded under the cloud-based DDoS Protection Service (DPS). This massive DDoS attack targeted a telecommunications service provider, one of NSFOCUS’s global clients. The telecommunications industry frequently faces such cyber threats. However, the scale of this attack was unprecedented, with peak traffic […]
Behind the 2024 US Election Curtain: Cyberwar’s Silent Sabotage
November 7, 2024
On November 5th, Eastern Standard Time, the United States held its 47th presidential and congressional elections. The 2024 US election process, which began with the Republican Party’s candidate nomination on July 15th, concluded after nearly four months of intense campaigning. Former President Donald Trump and his Republican Party secured a decisive victory, with Trump projected […]
NSFOCUS Enhances DDoS Protection Capabilities in New Version of Anti-DDoS Products
October 24, 2024
We’re excited to announce an upcoming upgrade to our NSFOCUS on-premises DDoS protection product suite! The new version of our Anti-DDoS products will further enhance our capabilities to detect and protect against DDoS attacks, empowering our customers to tackle increasingly sophisticated threats. What’s New in Version 4.5R90F06? Enhanced Protection with ADS Our Anti-DDoS System (ADS) […]
A Deep Dive into DDoS Carpet-Bombing Attacks
October 15, 2024
With the rapid growth of the internet, especially in areas like cloud computing, 5G, and IoT technologies, the scale of botnets continues to expand, intensifying the battle between attack and defense. In response, DDoS attacks have evolved, taking on a more intelligent form to evade security defenses. Traditional DDoS attacks typically target specific services—either a […]
Over 300,000! GorillaBot: The New King of DDoS Attacks
September 29, 2024
Overview In September 2024, NSFOCUS Global Threat Hunting System monitored a new botnet family calling itself Gorilla Botnet entering an unusually active state. Between September 4 and September 27, it issued over 300,000 attack commands, with a shocking attack density. During this active period, Gorilla Botnet targeted over 100 countries, with China and the U.S. […]
Breaking News: Microsoft Azure Faces Service Disruption Amidst DDoS Attack
August 1, 2024
Microsoft acknowledged a service disruption that affected a range of its cloud services on July 30, 2024. The incident, which spanned from 11:45 UTC to 19:43 UTC, saw customers globally experiencing difficulties connecting to services such as Azure App Services, Application Insights, and the Azure portal, among others. The unexpected surge in usage was attributed […]
How Financial Institutions Can Protect Themselves from Modern DDoS Attacks
May 14, 2024
With the digital transformation of the financial industry and the prevalence of online business, financial institutions inevitably face various cybersecurity threats, among which DDoS attacks are the most common and threatening. With the rise of Internet finance, banks, insurance companies, securities firms, and other financial institutions are gradually migrating their businesses to the cloud. This […]
2024 Global DDoS Attack Trends: Insights, Challenges, and Defense Strategies
April 23, 2024
As the digital landscape rapidly evolves, so too do the tactics and technologies employed by cyber attackers. Building upon the comprehensive insights of the 2023 NSFOCUS Global DDoS Landscape report just released, we delve into the anticipated trends for 2024. (Download the 2023 Global DDoS Attack Landscape Report) 1. DDoS Attacks Often Serve as a […]
NSFOCUS Unveils 2023 Global DDoS Attack Landscape Report
April 23, 2024
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 23, 2024 – NSFOCUS, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announced the release of its annual report, the 2023 Global DDoS Attack Landscape Report. This comprehensive analysis provides critical insights into the evolving landscape of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, offering essential knowledge for organizations to stay ahead in […]
NTA Email Alert Configuration
April 19, 2024
There are two separate email configurations on NTA which do not affect each other. One is the region/IP group email alert, the other is the global email alert. 1. Region/IP Group Email Alert Configuration -> Objects -> Regions -> Edit Corresponding Region/IP Group Email addresses configured on the Region -> Basic Information page will receive […]
