Definition: denial-of-service attack

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | January 03, 2017 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS Definition: denial-of-service attack Should one cybersecurity mistake mean the end of a CEO's career? How to prevent DoS attacks in the enterprise 'Switcher' Android Trojan targets routers with rogue DNS servers Why ad fraud botnets have become so hard to stop NEWS 'Switcher' Android Trojan targets routers with rogue DNS servers A new Android Trojan, 'Switcher,' performs brute-force attacks on wireless routers' default passwords to target DNS server configurations and hack connected devices.   Why ad fraud botnets have become so hard to stop White Ops CEO Michael Tiffany talks with SearchSecurity about why ad fraud campaigns are so successful and what can be done to stop the spread of ad fraud botnet infections.   EXPERT ADVICE Definition: denial-of-service attack Denial-of-service attacks disrupt legitimate access to organizational resources, often by overwhelming a network or resource with malicious traffic.   Should one cybersecurity mistake mean the end of a CEO's career? In one case, a tenured CEO made one cybersecurity mistake and was fired. Expert Mike O. Villegas discusses whether this sets a precedence for enterprises going forward.   How to prevent DoS attacks in the enterprise It's not possible to eradicate the risk of DoS attacks, but there are steps infosec pros can take to reduce their impact. Mike Chapple shares pointers on how to prevent DoS attacks.   About This E-Newsletter This email is published by the TechTarget Security Media Group. Copyright 2017 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all Security Media Group emails, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. About TechTarget: TechTarget publishes media for IT pros with more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial to your job.