ADVISORY/Distributed Denial of Service Attacks Threaten Web Sites Worldwide.Business/Technology Editors ADVISORY...for Tuesday (June 26) --(BUSINESS WIRE) More Than One Million Unsuspecting Machines Could Be Already Infected in·fect tr.v. in·fect·ed, in·fect·ing, in·fects 1. To contaminate with a pathogenic microorganism or agent. 2. To communicate a pathogen or disease to. 3. To invade and produce infection in. and Launch DDoS Attacks Against Corporations Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks are one of the most serious forms of cybercrime cybercrime also known as computer crime Any use of a computer as an instrument to further illegal ends, such as committing fraud, trafficking in child pornography and intellectual property, stealing identities, or violating privacy. employed by hackers against corporations and government organizations. It is estimated that computer crimes cause $15 billion in damage (J.D. Morgan H&Q, 2001) and DDoS attacks are a major cause. What makes organizations susceptible to these attacks? "Most DDoS attacks are effective due to weaknesses in protocol design and resource utilization," says Paul Robertson, director of risk assessment at TruSecure(R). "Hackers find and exploit these weaknesses, taking down Web sites and sending vendors scrambling for ways to eliminate their vulnerability." Estimates place the number of weekly DDoS attacks at 4,000 or more (eWeek, 2001). How can organizations best defend themselves against DDoS attacks? Robertson suggests that companies, "Make their security efforts proactive and not reactive. Bring in a service provider who can help minimize risk on an ongoing basis by ensuring that security resources are deployed properly and effectively. Work closely with your vendor on security issues to guarantee that everything possible is being done to work against an attack. Finally, make security a priority when choosing products and select ones that have been certified See certification. by a reputable independent lab." Media and analysts interested in speaking with Mr. Robertson regarding DDoS attacks and the security susceptibility of network and server products can contact Jason Morris or Sherry Moskowitz of Schwartz Communications (781/684-0770, trusecure@schwartz-pr.com) to set up an interview. Companies can learn more about the preventative measures necessary to lessen the risk of DDoS attacks by contacting the Alliance for Internet Security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. , an organization founded by TruSecure. The Alliance was formed to ensure that ISPs, industry professionals and corporations are committed to the widespread adoption of security measures Noun 1. security measures - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" security to address the problem of Distributed Denial of Service attacks An assault on a network that floods it with so many additional requests that regular traffic is either slowed or completely interrupted. Unlike a virus or worm, which can cause severe damage to databases, a denial of service attack interrupts network service for some period. . Learn more about the Alliance for Internet Security at www.trusecure.com. About the Expert Paul Robertson is director of risk assessment at TruSecure and an internationally recognized security expert. Mr. Robertson is a contributing writer to Information Security(R) magazine, the industry's leading trade publication, providing news, analysis, insight and commentary on today's infosecurity marketplace. He has more than 16 years of experience in TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. , Internet services and software as they relate to computer, network, and information security. Prior to TruSecure, Mr. Robertson was a lead analyst for the Gannett Company
Gannett Company, Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a publicly traded media holding company based in the United States and is the largest U.S. newspaper publisher as measured by total daily circulation. where he assisted in the planning of USAToday.com, the online site for the top circulation daily newspaper in the U.S. and one of the most heavily trafficked sites in the world. Prior to Gannett, he worked for the United States Armed Forces Used to denote collectively only the regular components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. See also Armed Forces of the United States. where he provided computer and telecommunications support for the White House staff. About TruSecure Corporation TruSecure provides global 10,000 companies with comprehensive enterprise risk management programs that assure the ongoing security of their critical systems and information. By integrating disparate security products and processes into a comprehensive risk management program, TruSecure helps hundreds of companies achieve greater risk reduction at lower cost. TruSecure's ICSA See TruSecure. Labs is the security industry's central authority for product standards and testing, and today certifies more than 95% of the market's anti-virus software anti-virus software n → Antivirensoftware f , network firewalls, cryptography and IPSec products. Based in Reston, VA, TruSecure Corporation is privately-held with investors including J. & W. Seligman & Co., J.P. Morgan Partners, Weston Presidio Capital, Greylock and WaldenVC. For more information about TruSecure please visit www.trusecure.com. |
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