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Threat Intelligence Research Lead for NETSCOUT's ASERT Research Team

Joined April 2013
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ASERT's monitoring of #DDoS #hacktivism and geopolitical tensions uncovered a significant wave of attacks on #SouthKorea this week. These assaults are widespread, targeting various industries and involving numerous adversaries.
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Curious about the trends in cyber threats? Join us for a 20-minute LinkedIn Live session on "Know Your Adversaries." We'll discuss the activities of NoName057(16), Anonymous Sudan, and Killnet, and how their actions are influencing the cybersecurity ecosystem. @MalwareAnalyzer

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Join @MalwareAnalyzer from @NETSCOUT on Tech Talks Daily as he dives into the surge of #DDoS attacks and hacktivist groups in 2023. Learn how geopolitical tensions and advanced tactics like AI & cloud hosting are shaping the threat landscape. bit.ly/3x7kZKN
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Over 7 million DDoS attacks in 6 months of 2023—many politically motivated. Our analysis reveals a 15% rise, with key targets including Ukraine, Spain, and Poland. As elections loom, expect more cyber disruptions globally, warns Richard Hummel. netscout.link/6017jCPnN
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Our expertise in observing emerging #DDoS vectors provides the knowledge to safeguard global networks. Invest in visibility; invest in security. Which of these vectors is the most challenging to understand? Our experts are ready to help — drop your questions below! #RSAC

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With 13M+ #DDoSAttacks last year, protecting your business is crucial. NETSCOUT Arbor Edge Defense ensures robust mitigation, safeguarding against nation-states, organized crime, hacktivists, and even high school kids. netscout.link/6004RcIxi bit.ly/3wOkWTH
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According to recent reports (theatlasnews.co/breakingnews…) sea cables were cut, resulting in significant degrading of internet capabilities. NETSCOUT observed nearly a 50% reduction in internet traffic towards selected nations in #Africa on March 14.
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🚨BREAKING: @NETSCOUT's @ASERTResearch detects spike in internet scanning indicating rise of malicious botnets. Unprecedented numbers... 🧵 public.flourish.studio/visua…
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Do you know about the Anonymous Sudan threat actor? They've been conducting DDoS attacks to support their pro-Russian, anti-Western agenda. Let's dive into their motives and methods tracked by our ASERT team. Knowledge is power! @ASERTResearch

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مدير استخبارات التهديدات في شركة NETSCOUT ريتشارد هاميل: أعداء المنصات الإلكترونية يفهمون ما نقوم به وما نحاول تحديده لرصد الهجمات السيبرانية، وهم يغيرون أسلوبهم في كل مرة @MalwareAnalyzer @SaharElMizari #اقتصاد_الشرق
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Just as the universe has its own code, so does the internet. Dive into the fascinating world of DNS, where names and numbers connect us all. Discover why protecting DNS is crucial for a secure and interconnected online world. @ASERTResearch

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What exactly are #CarpetBombing attacks, and why do they possess such devastating potential? Moreover, how can IT departments better ID and automatically mitigate? Feel free to send in your #DDoS questions. We're here to help you gain insights into your cybersecurity concerns.

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Our #podcast series, DEATH Labs, continues with a new episode with me talking with @NETSCOUT's @MalwareAnalyzer about the evolving landscape of #DDoS attacks and what's coming next over the horizon gag.gl/tZAZ1r gag.gl/mQQct2
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🔒 Locking down your cybersecurity knowledge! 💡 Have a question about threats #DDoS? Our ASERT team is here to help! 🙌 Submit your questions and watch them get answered in our video series. Don't miss out on this opportunity to blast away your #cybersecurity uncertainties!

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In 1973, the University of Illinois detected the first DDoS attack, and since then, cybercriminals have made progress. In 2005, DDoS attacks was relatively small, but in 2022, the number has grown - take a guess and then verify the figures in the article. netscout.link/6014OukRn
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Measuring the globally coordinated disruption of #DDoS services, with @NETSCOUT's John Kristoff: blog.apnic.net/2023/04/07/gl…
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As the effects of COVID-19 and inflated numbers of DDoS attacks have settled into some semblance of normalcy, it has been all out DDoS war for Finland, Hungary, and Turkey. You may ask why these nations are experiencing this. The answer lies in this blog. netscout.link/6012OzNSk
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