CVE-2021-22696

CXF supports via JwtRequestCodeFilter passing OAuth 2 parameters via a JWT token as opposed to query parameters see: The OAuth 2.0 Authorization Framework: JWT Secured Authorization Request JAR. Instead of sending a JWT token as a "request" parameter, the spec also supports specifying a URI from...

Authorization

CXF supports via JwtRequestCodeFilter passing OAuth 2 parameters via a JWT token as opposed to query parameters see: The OAuth 2.0 Authorization Framework: JWT Secured Authorization Request JAR. Instead of sending a JWT token as a "request" parameter, the spec also supports specifying a URI from...

CVE-2021-22696

CVE-2021-22696 affects Apache CXF where improper validation of the request_uri parameter in OAuth 2 flows allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service on the authorization server. The issue occurs when a JWT-based request uses a request_uri to fetch the token, with insufficient validatio...

CVE-2021-22696 OAuth 2 authorization service vulnerable to DDos attacks

CXF supports via JwtRequestCodeFilter passing OAuth 2 parameters via a JWT token as opposed to query parameters see: The OAuth 2.0 Authorization Framework: JWT Secured Authorization Request JAR. Instead of sending a JWT token as a "request" parameter, the spec also supports specifying a URI from...

Logic Flaw Vulnerability in NeoGoldenShield Firewall System

Zhongxin Golden Shield Firewall is a tool for detecting ddos attacks. There is a logic flaw vulnerability in the NeoGoldenShield Firewall system that can be exploited by attackers to obtain sensitive information...

2021: Volumetric DDoS Attacks Rising Fast

In our 2020 DDoS retrospective, we highlighted the twists and turns of a very, very active threat landscape. As a quick refresher, we mitigated some of the largest attacks ever seen 1.44 Tbps and 809 Mpps; saw more attacks on customers across more diverse industries than ever before; and observed...

2021: Volumetric DDoS Attacks Rising Fast

In our 2020 DDoS retrospective, we highlighted the twists and turns of a very, very active threat landscape. As a quick refresher, we mitigated some of the largest attacks ever seen 1.44 Tbps and 809 Mpps;...

Pair of Apex Legends Players Banned for DDoS Server Attacks

Two high-ranked Apex Legends players have been banned from the platform for cheating by launching distributed denial-of-service DDoS attacks on an Xbox server. The players, who had achieved the rank of “Apex Predators” in the console version of the game haven’t been named, but the whole thing wen...

Apex Legend players banned for winning via DDoS attacks

By Deeba Ahmed Gaming studio Respawn has banned two Apex Legend players for winning via DDoS attacks which caused connectivity issues for other players. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Apex Legend players banned for winning via DDoS attacks...

Cisco Jabber Denial of Service Vulnerability

Cisco Jabber is a web conferencing and instant messaging application that allows users to send messages over the Extensible Messaging and Status Protocol XMPP. Cisco Jabber has a denial of service vulnerability that can be exploited by an attacker by sending a crafted XMPP message to the target...

MangaDex Site Offline Following Hacking Incident

MangaDex, the online repository of manga animation comics, will be closed until further notice following a hacking incident. Last week, the site reported that a cyberattacker had gained access to an administrative account, “through the reuse of a session token found in an old database leak throug...

Why Banks Are Still A Top Target For DDoS Attacks

The financial services sector is still a prime target for cyber criminals and it has been widely reported that in 2020 financial institutions came under attack more than ever before. According to Boston Consulting Group research, financial service firms are up to 300 times more likely to experien...

New Mirai Variant and ZHtrap Botnet Malware Emerge in the Wild

Cybersecurity researchers on Monday disclosed a new wave of ongoing attacks exploiting multiple vulnerabilities to deploy new Mirai variants on internet connected devices. "Upon successful exploitation, the attackers try to download a malicious shell script, which contains further infection...

5 steps to enable your corporate SOC to rapidly detect and respond to IoT/OT threats

As organizations connect massive numbers of IoT/OT devices to their networks to optimize operations, boards and management teams are increasingly concerned about the expanding attack surface and corporate liability that they represent. These connected devices can be compromised by adversaries to...

Rising Demand for DDoS Protection Software Market By 2020-2028

Distributed Denial of Service DDoS attack is a malicious form of attack that disrupts the regular network traffic by overwhelming the website with more traffic than the server can handle. The main aim of this kind of cyberattack is to render the website inoperable. Over recent years, these kinds ...

Anatomy of a Security Super Bowl Dynasty, Part 3: Special Teams and Coaching

Imperva Directors of Technology in the Office of the CTO, Brian Anderson and Craig Burlingame, recently conducted an informal education session titled, Creating a Security Super Bowl Dynasty. In this presentation, they illustrated the ways American football teams create consistent, sustainable...

Don’t Be a Victim of Cyber Extortion

There’s no doubt that cybercrime is on the rise, and bad actors are constantly on the lookout for vulnerabilities. In the first half of 2020 data breaches exposed over 36 billion records. Attacks are becoming more wide-spread and more prolific. Malicious hackers are exploiting zero-day...

Finding the Best Servers to Answer Queries -- Edge DNS and Anycast

TL;DR IP Anycast is a network addressing and routing methodology that allows IP addresses to be announced from multiple points on the internet With the proper implementation, Anycast can reduce DNS RTTs and offer innate DDoS protection Akamai's authoritative name service, Edge DNS, combines globa...

Imperva recognized as a ‘Leader’ in The Forrester Wave™: DDoS Mitigation Solutions, Q1 2021 Report

We are delighted to share that Imperva has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave: DDoS Mitigation Solutions, Q1 2021 report, a trusted source for technology buyers which helps security and risk professionals select the right vendor for their needs. You can download a copy of the report here...

D-Link, IoT Devices Under Attack By Tor-Based Gafgyt Variant

Researchers have discovered what they say is the first variant of the Gafgyt botnet family to cloak its activity using the Tor network. Gafgyt, a botnet that was uncovered in 2014, has become infamous for launching large-scale distributed denial-of-service DDoS attacks. Researchers first discover...