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DoS vs DDoS: what is the difference and why does it matter?
A DoS attack comes from one source and can often be blocked there. A DDoS comes from many, so you filter and absorb it. See how the defenses differ.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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What happens when a DNS provider is attacked, and how do you prepare?
A DDoS on a DNS provider can make many sites unreachable at once. Use more than one provider, sane TTLs, monitoring and a plan for your own dependencies.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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What is digital forensics and incident response (DFIR)?
DFIR joins incident response, which contains and recovers, with forensics, which preserves evidence and finds cause. See how they fit and what to prepare.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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What is a denial of service attack and how do you prepare for one?
A denial of service attack makes a system unavailable by overwhelming it. Learn how floods work, how DDoS differs and what to prepare before one starts.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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How do you defend against Conti, DarkSide, REvil and similar ransomware?
Family names change but entry points do not. Close the six initial access routes CISA lists, isolate backups and rehearse your response before an attack.
Oct 18, 20265 min read
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How does DDoS protection work, and what can you do before an attack?
DDoS protection combines upstream filtering, spoofing controls, SYN flood defences and a response plan. Learn each layer and the prep worth doing today.
Oct 18, 20265 min read
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What is a DDoS attack and what should you do when one hits?
A DDoS attack floods a service with traffic from many hijacked devices until real users cannot get in. Learn how to spot one and what to do first.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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What was DarkSide ransomware and what did CISA advise?
DarkSide was a ransomware-as-a-service operation tied to a 2021 pipeline company attack. Here is what CISA and the FBI said and the controls they urged.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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What is command and control (C2) and how do you spot it?
Command and control is how attackers talk to compromised systems. Learn how C2 hides in normal traffic and which signals to watch, using MITRE ATT&CK.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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