Thousands of online systems could be hit by new DoS attack

Hackers can render network services completely useless, by putting them in an infinite communications loop. The loop generates large volumes of traffic, which is why the attack is being dubbed “Loop DoS”. This looped denial-of-service attack was discovered by cybersecurity researchers at the CISPA Helmholtz-Center for Information Security, BleepingComputer reports. It abuses a vulnerability in…

Thousands of online systems could be hit by new DoS attack

Hackers can render network services completely useless, by putting them in an infinite communications loop. The loop generates large volumes of traffic, which is why the attack is being dubbed “Loop DoS”. This looped denial-of-service attack was discovered by cybersecurity researchers at the CISPA Helmholtz-Center for Information Security, BleepingComputer reports. It abuses a vulnerability in…

DOT to investigate data security and privacy practices of top US airlines

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced its first industry-wide review of data security and privacy policies across the largest U.S. airlines. The DOT said in a press release Thursday that the review will examine whether U.S. airline giants are properly protecting their customers’ personal information and whether airlines are “unfairly or deceptively monetizing or sharing…

Crypto exchange OKX ceases services in India

Crypto exchange OKX is ceasing services for users in India, it said in an email to customers Thursday, advising them to withdraw their funds by April-end. The move follows Apple and Google pulling the eponymous app of OKX in the country after an Indian government agency said many crypto exchanges were operating illegally in the…