Researchers are alarmed about the updated HTTP protocol version because a new vulnerability has been crashing servers lately, triggering a dangerous DoS attack.
The attack targeted the Janet Network, an essential platform facilitating the exchange of extensive research data among scholars, rendering certain network segments inaccessible.
Cambridge University and other schools in the UK are suffering DDoS attacks via the JANET Network. Cambridge University and other universities across the UK have suffered repeated server outages following a series of DDoS attacks swept through the academic institutions.
Hackers exploited millions of electric toothbrushes to launch a cyber attack on a Swiss company, causing significant financial damage. The compromised toothbrushes were transformed into a botnet, targeting the company s website with a distributed denial of service (DDoS) assault. Cybersecurity experts emphasize the need for vigilance in securing internet-connected devices, highlighting the growing threat posed by smart devices in escalating cybercrime. This incident underscores the importance of proactive measures to mitigate evolving cybersecurity risks.