Topic: internet security
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Historic 7.3Tbps DDoS Attack Shatters Records
The largest recorded DDoS attack reached 7.3 terabits per second, flooding a target with 37.4 terabytes of traffic in 45 seconds—equivalent to streaming 7,500+ hours of HD content. The attack used a "carpet bombing" technique, targeting 22,000 ports on a single IP address, showcasing its precisio...
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Critical DNS Cache Poisoning Flaws Found in 2 Apps
Critical vulnerabilities in BIND and Unbound DNS software allow attackers to poison DNS caches and redirect users to fraudulent websites, with severity ratings up to 8.6. These flaws enable malicious actors to replace legitimate domain IP addresses with attacker-controlled ones, but security patc...
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Cloudflare's 'NET Dollar' Fuels New AI Internet Business Models
Cloudflare is launching a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin called NET Dollar to enable fast, secure transactions for the agentic web and support a new Internet economy that rewards originality. The stablecoin is designed to handle microtransactions and automated payments at scale, allowing AI agents...
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Inside the Secret Bunkers and Mines Becoming Data Centers
A decommissioned Cold War nuclear bunker in the Kent countryside has been repurposed into a high-tech, ultra-secure cloud computing facility, reflecting a trend of using subterranean sites for data centers. Operated by the Cyberfort Group, this facility exemplifies the modern practice of safeguar...
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