HTTPBot, a new botnet family, poses a serious threat to the Windows ecosystem by conducting targeted HTTP-based DDoS attacks on significant sectors like gaming, tech, and education. It uses randomized HTTP headers, dynamic URL paths, and cookie manipulation to bypass traditional security measures. It aims to exploit application-layer vulnerabilities rather than relying on excessive traffic, and effectively mimics legitimate traffic, draining server resources. Defenses against HTTPBot entail cutting-edge security measures, including behavioural analysis, dynamic cookie injection, and AI-driven rate limits.
“Endemic” Ransomware Prompts NHS to Demand Supplier Action
England’s National Health Service (NHS) is urging its suppliers to adhere to robust cybersecurity practices due to increasing threats, including ransomware. The initiative is part
