Cyber Attacks
DNS Filtering for Small Businesses: Block Threats Before They Enter
Domain name system filtering stops malware downloads by blocking requests to malicious addresses, reducing the attack surface without scanning every file transferred.
network security
Everything RedTeam Log has reported about network security: 9 stories, newest first. Part of our Cyber Attacks coverage.
Cyber Attacks
DDoS Attacks Types: How Floods of Traffic Break Services
Most defenders focus on stopping the traffic, but the real danger is the collateral damage to legitimate users during the mitigation process.
Threat Intelligence
Port scanning meaning: how attackers map your network before striking
Port scanning reveals which services run on your devices, allowing attackers to select the exact vulnerability that matches your specific software version.
Threat Intelligence
Beaconing Detected: Step-by-Step Response and Recovery Plan
Network beaconing often persists after initial cleanup because attackers embed timing logic in legitimate system processes rather than obvious malware files.
Threat Intelligence
Stop Remote Desktop Abuse: Priority Defences and Hidden Risks
Disabling network access to remote desktop removes the primary attack surface, yet many administrators leave this port open due to legacy maintenance habits that create persistent liability.
Cyber Attacks
Web Filtering Limits: What It Catches and What Slips Through
Web filtering blocks known threats but fails against encrypted traffic and zero-day exploits, requiring deeper inspection for true security.
Threat Intelligence
Beaconing Detection: Risks and Protection for Small Businesses
Routine software updates often mask beaconing traffic, allowing attackers to maintain access for months while appearing as normal background noise.
Cloud Security
Cloud Firewalls: Definition, Purpose and Hidden Limits
Cloud firewalls filter traffic at the network edge but cannot inspect encrypted payloads or stop attacks that originate from inside your authorised environment.
Cyber Attacks
How Intrusion Prevention Systems Work: The Real Mechanics
IPS devices drop traffic silently, creating blind spots that can hide successful intrusions from your monitoring tools if logging is misconfigured.