DDoS Attacks on the Educational Sector are Threatening Online Learning
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on schools and higher institutions are reaching their all-time high, as DDoS tools become cheaper and more accessible than ever. What does it mean for online education? More
The start of a new school year is fertile hunting ground for hackers
At the start of school year in September this year in many cities around the world, educational institutions appeared to have experienced an increase in DDoS attacks that was around 118% greater than that in 2020. More
Before the start of the academic year, the number of DDoS attaks on online retail has increased
Online retail is traditionally one of the most attacked industries, and during the preparation for school, the number of attacks on online stores increases significantly. With the help of cyberattacks, online retailers are trying to harm their competitors and cripple their websites. More
Powerful botnet found to be launching some of the biggest DDoS attacks ever
Some of the most powerful DDoS attacks ever detected have been revealed by cybersecurity company StormWall. This specific botnet, which enabled DDoS attacks of up to 2TB/s, sets a new record over the entire life of the internet as we know it so far. More
Why should banks be concerned with DDoS attacks?
Research made by Boston Consulting Group suggests that companies in the financial market are 300 times more likely to be targeted by DDoS than companies operating in other industries. DDoS then is a real and pressing threat for banks. But why are DDoS attacks in this industry that much more prevalent? More
The groundbreaking StormWall DDoS Sensor Appliance will be available on September 1, 2021
The developer of information security solutions StormWall releases the StormWall Sensor Appliance, which provides effective protection of business from DDoS attacks of any level. The solution will be available to all StormWall customers who use the Network Protection service from September 1, 2021. More
DDoS protection solutions from StormWall are coming to the US market
In June 2021, StormWall began operating in the US market. This is the sixty-eighth foreign country where the company has started providing services to protect online resources from DDoS attacks. Now any US organization can use professional StormWall protection solutions. With the international expansion, the company plans to double the volume of business. More
Protecting e-commerce platforms from online threats
The migration to remote-working has resulted in a surge in online threats. What are the most effective protection measures? More
DDOS Attacks Report for Q1 2021 by StormWall.
As our analysis showed, the intensity of DDoS attacks, in general, continues to grow. So, in Q1 2021, we recorded 25.4% more attacks on our customers than in the fourth quarter of 2020. The leaders in the number of attacks were e-commerce, construction, entertainment, telecommunications, as well as the financial sector. More
Industry 4.0 is approaching — is Cybersecurity Ready for New Vulnerabilities?
Smart factories, smart sensors, and the Internet of Things are blurring the line between digital and physical worlds — making cyberattacks more dangerous than ever. More
What Does 5G Mean for Global DDoS Vulnerability?
Your smartphone chimes as you step outside your front door on the way to work, notifying you of an incoming delivery. You put on smart-glasses and look up at buzzing drones. One detaches from the swarm and descends. It's carrying your monthly razor subscription kit. An icon pops in your peripheral vision — you've been charged $10. Delivery received, a text below says. A security camera recognizes you in the yard and calls for your car. The garage door opens. The car drives itself upfront to pick you up. More
7 Old IT Things Every New InfoSec Pro Should Know
Beneath all those containers and IoT devices, there's a rich patchwork of gear, protocols, and guidelines that have been holding it together since before you were born. Knowledge of those fundamentals is growing more valuable, not less. More
Will 5G and DDoS attacks be synonymous soon
According to experts from StormWall, the global quantity of DDoS attacks may increase by at least 20% compared to last year, based on these further observations:
DDoS attacks have shown steady growth for several years in a row.
The emergence of a large number of cybercriminals targeting students transitioning to distance learning.
What is the danger of DDoS attacks on networks and how to ensure effective protection against them
The Coronavirus crisis led to sharp increase in demand for all kinds of Internet services for consumers and a massive transition to remote work in the corporate sector. On the other side it also led to significant growth in the number and intensity of DDoS attacks. Ramil Khantimirov, CEO and co-founder of StormWall, talks about the risks of one of their varieties - DDoS attacks on networks and how to protect against them. More
The quantity and power of DDoS attacks in 2021 will increase significantly
According to Stormwall experts, in 2021 the global quantity of DDoS attacks on companies' online resources will increase by at least 20% compared to last year. DDoS attacks have shown steady growth for several years in a row, and will increase even more in 2021 due to a number of new factors. More
DDoS Protection Technologies: Setting up a Robust Defense
In the final part of the series of articles looking at DDoS protection, Ramil Khantimirov examines how an organisation should approach setting up DDoS defences. More
DDoS Protection Technologies: Types of Protection
The next article in our series on DDoS protection technologies looks further at the different types of protection that can be acquired and exactly how companies can be shielded from such attacks. More
Top 5 DDoS Attack Challenges For Telecom Companies
DDoS attack challenges for Telecom companies and how to get effective protection against anonymous DDoS attack. More
"Security Negligence" can lead to significant problems for your Business
Security negligence refers to paying insufficient attention to the process of information security. This can have serious consequences... More
DDoS Attacks On Telecom Companies Surge In Early 2021
According to StormWall IT security experts, DDoS attacks against telecom companies are on the rise. The surge of such attacks was first detected in early 2021, during the New Year holidays. More
DDoS Protection Technologies – What is DDoS?
DDoS protection is a never-ending battle with cybercriminals; hackers try to bring your website down, while you strive to operate with zero downtime. To win this battle, you must choose the right technologies within your network, but also implement the right solution for your requirements. More
DDoS Pandemic: How The Corona Crisis Spurred Some of the Biggest DDoS Attacks
Do you remember when last time you were watching a movie or browsing your favorite e-commerce site and the thing suddenly stopped loading? And that page refresh indicator at the top-right of the screen just kept endlessly spinning, yet, you had the perfect 5 bars of connection? More
Exclusive Interview With Ramil Khantimirov, StormWall's CEO & Co-founder
Experts discovered that during the pandemic, between February and October 2020, the number of DDoS attacks targeted at online retail services quadrupled compared to the same period last year. More
StormWall Co-Founder in the Running for Prestigious Business Award
Ramil Khantimirov, the co-founder of StormWall has presented his Information Sustainability project for the MBA Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 award and was included in the shortlist of finalists. StormWall provides cybersecurity-as-a-service and introduces a concept of Information Sustainability: an idea that present-day society is dependent on the uninterrupted availability of information. More
DDoS Attacks on e-Commerce Websites
365Retail talks to Ramil Khantimirov, CEO and co-founder of StormWall to discuss the dangers of cyber attacks and how you can protect your e-commerce website. More
Majority of DDoS Attacks in 2020 – StormWall Report
StormWall experts analyzed DDoS attacks targeting multiple European online markets in 2020. The analysis revealed that the Entertainment sector. More
Protecting Your Online Services From DDoS Attacks
How do you ensure stable uptime in the face of the new massive wave of cyber-attacks, sponsored by competitors, or initiated by hacker groups to blackmail your business? More
DDoS Attacks are as Dangerous as Malware. Why is defending against them important?
Interview with Ramil Chantimirov, CEO and co-founder of StormWall. More
DDoS Attacks Against Online Retailers Increase Four-Fold During Pandemic.
According to research by StormWall, between February and October 2020, the number of DDoS attacks targeted at online retail services quadrupled compared to the same period last year. More
How much time do you really need to connect DDoS protection?
Even a short period of downtime can be devastating for online stores. More
Africell adopts StormWall security solution to protect networks against cybercrime in Africa
The solution helps to ensure stable operation of IT infrastructure and networks, protecting them from all known DDoS attacks at L3-L5 OSI levels. This protection method is intended for telecom operators and ISPs. data centers, and hosting companies as well as corporate clients with their own autonomous systems. More
Why it is important to use professional Anti-DDoS Solutions?
DDoS attacks have become the most common and affordable cyber weapon (the cost of launching an efficient DDoS attack may start from $50 per day). Thus, a DDoS attack is a simple way to cause damage that can have long-term consequences. More
StormWall will provide African ISPs with cybersecurity grants
StormWall is launching an infosec grant program for African ISPs. Internet service providers will get an opportunity to receive a $3,960 grant, allowing them to create a robust cyber defense system for their online resources. The grant will equip companies with a 6-month BGP network protection against DDoS attacks with a legitimate bandwidth of up to 100 megabits per second. More