Loop DoS
Cybercriminals Are Constantly Mastering New Ways to Harm Network Services, and Hacking Attacks Are Evolving as Rapidly as the Methods to Counter Them. Recently, researchers described a new application-layer attack vector based on the User Datagram Protocol (UDP). These attacks, called Loop DoS, primarily target users of Microsoft and Cisco systems. As a result of the attack, network services are “trapped” in an infinite loop, generating enormous amounts of traffic. It has been established that by exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can create a self-perpetuating issue that produces excessive traffic indefinitely. This, in turn, leads to a denial of service for the targeted system or entire network. Consequently, servers stop processing normal requests. It’s clear that cybercrime will continue to evolve and progress. Stay one step ahead of fraudsters. Protect your business’s IT infrastructure with services from Infocom. For a consultation, call us or fill out the feedback form on our website.
Congratulations on Ukraine’s Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day of Ukraine 💙💛 Today and every day, we ensure the cybersecurity of Ukrainians in the web space 🦾 At the same time, we express our deepest gratitude to our military for our safety and the opportunity to do our work under the Ukrainian flag.You are our pride and a true example of resilience. Glory to Ukraine and heartfelt thanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!
Cybercrime group UAC-0102
In July, the government cyber incident response team CERT-UA recorded attacks by the hacker group UAC-0102 on the UKR.NET email service. The cybercriminals aimed to steal accounts belonging to government employees, military personnel, and staff of Ukrainian enterprises and organizations. Without proper protection for email, including content verification, any email could contain a link that redirects users to a phishing site upon being clicked. In the case of UAC-0102 hackers, this involved a web resource resembling UKR.NET. The fake site prompted users to enter their login credentials, which were then sent directly to the attackers. To secure your work email, consider using cybersecurity services like infoMail from Infocom. It provides: Link verification, anti-spam, anti-phishing, and antivirus protection. Analysis of suspicious files and code in a cloud-based “sandbox.” Compliance assurance and data protection. Users of this service benefit from 24/7/365 technical support, ensuring the reliability of your email protection.
Protect Your Digital Life with These Simple Steps
Many work and personal processes today are concentrated online. But are we all practicing proper digital hygiene? Do not use the same password for all your accounts.Enable two-factor authentication for account logins.Regularly back up data and update your software. This is the basics. Now, let’s get into the details 👇 🔸 Be cautious with the content of your email inbox to avoid falling victim to phishing. This is an attempt to deceptively obtain your personal information—such as usernames and passwords, bank account numbers, PIN codes—through fake emails, ads, or websites.🔸 When making online payments or using financial services, always ensure the URL starts with https. This indicates the site uses a secure data transfer protocol.🔸 Malware can be disguised as a game app, a computer cleaning tool, or even an antivirus program. Avoid downloading software from unknown or suspicious websites, especially files with extensions like .exe, .bat, .docm, .xlsm, .cmd, .vbs. As you can see, maintaining information hygiene is crucial even at the personal level. And regular cybersecurity training for employees can be even more beneficial 👌
Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2024
Think trends are only about fashion? Not quite—cybersecurity has its own trends too. Let’s dive into the most likely threats of 2024, because being informed is being prepared! 🔸 Ransomware attacksThese remain a major issue, targeting reputations and financial gains. 🔸 Endpoint threatsThis involves employee devices. Whether intentional or accidental, damage often stems from the “human factor”—when someone carelessly or maliciously introduces a virus into the corporate network via a USB drive, email, etc. 🔸 Cloud attacksThese may involve tools distributed via Telegram channels or target weak authentication algorithms for cloud storage access. Moreover, artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to create cyberattacks. Just like in other industries, progress is relentless. To stay safe today often requires greater effort than before. If you feel the need for better protection, contact Infocom.
New SmokeLoader virus
Recently, the State Cyber Protection Center of the State Special Communications Service conducted a study on the malicious software SmokeLoader. Once inside the operating system, the virus triggers unauthorized payments, putting accountants’ work devices at the highest risk. It typically starts with hacker email campaigns on the subject of “invoice/payment” with an attachment in the form of a ZIP archive. You can protect yourself at this stage by not opening emails from unknown addresses. Additionally, blocking the execution of wscript.exe on your PC is advisable. SmokeLoader is aimed at accessing remote banking systems, stealing authentication data, and initiating unauthorized payments. Protecting against phishing in general, and this virus in particular, is a critical need for Ukrainian businesses. Contact us for a consultation or to order the appropriate protection 👇📞 +38 044 230 52 19
Gulliver Shopping and Business Center
Infocom Services Are Now Available at the Gulliver Shopping/Business Center! The full range of our cybersecurity and stable internet solutions is now accessible to companies and organizations at the Gulliver Mall/Business Center in Kyiv, located at 1-A Sportyvna Square. We offer: infoGuard — multi-level data network perimeter protection. infoEP — internal network perimeter protection. infoMail — secure email protection. infoDDoS — ensuring uninterrupted resource operation with protection against DoS/DDoS attacks. Businesses in the center can also connect to high-speed, stable internet powered by GPON technology, guaranteeing security and reliability even under challenging conditions. Thank you for your trust, and we look forward to working with you!
DDoS attacks on Ukrainian media
Recently, the media space has seen reports of large-scale DDoS attacks on the websites of Ukrainian media outlets “Ukrainska Pravda” and “Censor.NET.” These are influential publications with a wide audience. Both outlets informed journalists that the attacks were repelled, and the media are now functioning normally. At the same time, this example highlights how crucial it is to have protection and a response plan for potential DDoS attacks. The infoDDoS service is precisely about that 👌 🔹 Avoid reputational and financial losses caused by cybercriminals.🔹 Ensure the uninterrupted operation of your online resources.🔹 Leverage the full range of modern tools to counter potential cyberattacks. Request a consultation to determine if the infoDDoS service is suitable for your business.
Infocom at Arsenal!
The full range of our cybersecurity solutions and high-speed energy-independent GPON internet is now available to companies and organizations at Kyiv’s Arsenal, located at 8 Knyaziv Ostrozkykh Street. Thank you for your trust, and we look forward to working with you!
6 Hours Under Attack: Infocom Keeps Its Client Secure!
Duration: approximately 6 hours! Traffic volume: up to 9 Gbps! This was the scale of the combined DDoS attack launched last week against one of our corporate clients.The website stood firm, and the attack was successfully mitigated ✅ Want to feel just as confident in your protection as our clients?Contact us for a consultation 📞 +38 044 230 5200.