Why are DDOS attacks hard to defend against?

For a company one of the most terrifying things to deal with is having down time. Your network being down means you can’t make sales or continue normal operations. One attack hackers use in particular takes advantage of this fear. This attack is known as Distributed Denial of Service or DDoS One of the biggest trends in technology is the rise of DDoS attacks lately. Many different groups have taken credit for pulling off these attacks against many notable companies, people and services. Pokémon go has suffered from multiple DDoS attacks since its launch as well many others such as, PlayStation network, Michael Phelps personal website, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,… Read More

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Exodus Intelligence Security Firm offers up to $500,000-dollar bounty for security exploits

One way companies are now attempting to discover vulnerabilities in their software or products, is to offer a bounty for any exploits that are found in their software by any third party’s. This is a good way for companies to motivate the public to actively search out exploits. These exploits may have been otherwise been found later by someone with ill intentions.   Why offer so much money for exploits? Good software companies like Apple are always mindful of the overwhelming risk of a potential breach or vulnerability. Currently they are offering up to $200,000 if you can manage to find a vulnerability in one of their products. Exodus  is… Read More

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Power Strips vs Surge Protectors vs UPS What one should I use?

  When people think about securing their computer systems they seem to focus on things like antivirus programs and firewalls. However, making sure their physical system is secure is just as important. Insuring that your system is safe from spikes in electricity adds to maintaining the health of your system and for continuing operations of your business. The last thing you want is for your vital systems down due to a lightning strike.     Yeah but I already have a surge protector.. One common misconception among users is that power strips and surge protectors are one in the same. It is important to know the difference between the two.… Read More

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Security Penetration Testing Methodology Explained

Penetration Testing Companies and Methodology Explained: Before 2020, the Information Security industry is expected to be just under 200 billion dollars.  Yes, that’s billion… with a B.  In 2016, there were nearly 1 million job openings.  What is the cause of this unbelievable growth?  The answer is because criminals are looking for your data, constantly.  Everything we do revolves around data.  Your medical records, credit card data, social security number, and banking information is just a small sample of the information that criminal hackers are looking for every day.  People are quickly becoming numb to the news reports about new vulnerabilities, breaches, and cyber attacks because they seem to have… Read More

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Cyber Protection Group to offer $2,000 Security Assessment for Second Year in a Row

For the second year in a row, Cyber Protection Group is offering external vulnerability security assessments for only $2,000.  The increased number of security breaches that have occurred in 2015 have caused a continued need for companies to protect their data.  Vulnerability assessments such as web application testing, internal and external vulnerability assessments, wireless assessments, risk assessments, and network penetration testing are in high demand.  The demand for security testing continues to drive the cost to prices that companies can’t afford which causes systems to be left vulnerable to malicious attacks.  The security testing provided by Cyber Protection Group allows vulnerabilities to be found by the “good guys” before they… Read More

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