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In our latest Sensor Intel Series, we continue to see a downward trend of scanning for CVE-2017-9841. This time around we noticed a 10% drop versus August.

Click on the link to see what other trends we are noticing. https://t.co/rb1ooQcMqu

#F5Labs #Cybersecurity

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From Lithuania ➡️ Hong Kong ➡️ Netherlands, the BotPoke scanner switches IP addresses again!

Plus, we’ll take a look if the pattern of scanning remains the same in our latest SIS analysis. https://t.co/xeKevYlk2r

#cybersecurity #infosec #F5labs #CVEscanning

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First 2025 #cybersecurity prediction: AI-Powered Botnets

Imagine #botnets running autonomous hacking tools via APIs to exploit vulnerabilities at scale. Hackers don’t sleep, and soon their AI agents won’t either.

Find out more about our predictions ➡️ https://t.co/cQGhXkEFy1

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The global DDoS landscape is evolving with more determined hacktivists and state sponsored actors using IoT to disrupt businesses. Read the full report to uncover the differences in attacker behaviour for your region and industry: https://t.co/NIRnp1Z2lw

#DDoS #IoT #Hacktivism

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Scanning patterns are shifting!

Our analysis shows BotPoke has been displaced from the top spot (in terms of volume of scanning) by new top talkers.

Check out the trends in our latest update. https://t.co/aD1p85OCzW
#Cyberthreats #Infosec #F5Labs

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The future of #cybersecurity is here, and it’s powered by #AI!

Check out our top 8 cybersecurity predictions for 2025, where we reveal new trends & challenges every cybersecurity leader should know.

#Cyberthreats #F5Labs

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In our latest Sensor Intel Series we’re highlighting:

1️⃣ Top vulnerability alert
2️⃣ Changes in scanning patterns
3️⃣ Rising threats
4️⃣ Data insights

See what we uncovered in our analysis: https://t.co/4LAhlEQCoc
#cybersecurity #infosec #F5labs #CVEscanning

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CVE-2020-8958 is on the rise! This command injection vulnerability is gaining attention in the scanning landscape. Plus, our analysis shows that 8 IPs compose nearly 50% of observed traffic. See what else we uncovered: https://t.co/VNncf5N63V

#infosec #F5labs

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Interesting finding in our latest SIS analysis!

8 of our top 10 scanning IPs represent nearly half of our total observed traffic. Could this be an early indication of a coordinated effort by attackers? https://t.co/T8TlOI2Gxq

#Cyberthreats #Infosec #F5Labs

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F5 Labs’ Sensor Intelligence Series looks at November 2024 data and finds that a mere 8 IPs compose nearly 50% of observed traffic. Learn more here! https://t.co/42dFOnL3Xb

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Year over year #DDoS attacks are surging!

Frequency, peak bandwidth, and complexity are all on the rise. Dive into our DDoS report as we uncover key insights for your industry. https://t.co/BkXzQbHP9X

#InfoSec #CyberThreats #IoT #Cybersecurity

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The shift in BotPoke scanner’s IP address from Lithuania to Hong Kong is noteworthy, capturing 31.5% of all traffic observed.

See what else we uncovered in our latest CVE scanning analysis. https://t.co/JVed18wAay

#cybersecurity #infosec #F5labs #CVEscanning

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The emergence of new attack vectors, including vulnerabilities in the HTTP/2 protocol and a new Mozi #DDoS botnet exploiting compromised #IoT devices. Such as, CVE-2023-1389.

#InfoSec #CyberThreats #IoT #Cybersecurity

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#DDoS attacks have seen enormous growth regardless of which way you measure them.

The frequency of incidents, average peak bandwidth, and complexity of attacks are all increasing, We also noticed that ⬇️

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The largest recorded #DDoS attack peaked at 1Tbps, targeting an organization in the Support Service sector.

#InfoSec #CyberThreats #IoT #Cybersecurity

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Our latest analysis of vulnerabilities reveals long-term trends in CVEs and highlights the importance of tracking scanning activity for effective #cybersecurity.

Get all the details ⬇️ https://t.co/bzG0ggXjM1

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We found that the following five industries had the most #DDoS attacks.

🏦Banking & Financial Services
📞Telecommunications
💻Software & Computer Services
📦Support Services
📺Media

Join us as we dive deeper into the data: https://t.co/Q6M1VYyHNv

#InfoSec #CyberThreats

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Based on our #DDoS report, the following 3 industries experienced the most frequency of attacks.

1️⃣ Software & Computer Services
2️⃣ Telecommunications
3️⃣ Support Services

#InfoSec #CyberThreats #Cybersecurity

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Interesting trends in our latest SIS analysis: While some CVEs fade, others rise. Plus, one BotPoke scanner has switched IP addresses from one country to another, accounting for 31.5% of all traffic observed.

View the analysis here: https://t.co/Pm21acfv3T
#F5labs #CVEscanning

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There are methods of #2FA that are less effective nowadays, but here are two tips to keep in mind.

1️⃣ Don’t reuse passwords.
2️⃣ Use password managers.

See what David Warburton & Jesper Lundin have to say about the future of two-factor authentication. https://t.co/ZTFjFxY1ru