Vercara’s Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Report – December 6 – December 12, 2024
FBI warns of GenAI in scams, Termite ransomware targets global firms, HTML tactics bypass filters, and Operation PowerOFF dismantles DDoS-for-hire platforms.
Richard Wallace
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Richard is a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at Vercara, leveraging over 23 years of military leadership and expertise in intelligence and data analytics. Driven by a mission to education and inform individuals on the current cyber threat landscape and how those threats could impact organizations. As an army veteran, Richard is a recipient of the Legion of Merit and multiple Bronze Star Medals.
Articles by Richard Wallace
December 16, 2024
Infrastructure Trends and Traffic Insights
November 2024: DDoS attacks dropped 67% in November, with 61% being carpet bombing. DNS traffic rose 1.1%, while 18.83% of WAF requests were malicious. Learn more.
December 10, 2024
Vercara WAF Analysis Report
Vercara's UltraWAF processed 590M web requests in Nov 2024, with malicious traffic up 9.96% and bot violations surging 20.72%. Top target: Travel/Hospitality.
December 9, 2024
Vercara DNS Analysis Report
UltraDNS processed 4.13T queries in Nov 2024, highlighting growth, IPv6 adoption, secure trends, and reduced DDoS attacks with advanced defenses.
December 9, 2024
Vercara DDoS Analysis Report
"Vercara mitigated 4,860 DDoS attacks in Nov 2024, avoiding 1,805 hours of downtime. Trends show shifts to high-PPS tactics and new targets like travel.
November 25, 2024
Vercara’s Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Report – November 15 – November 21, 2024
SVG phishing evades detection, WordPress plugin flaw risks millions, botnets exploit IoT, and major data breach impacts 750,000 patients.
November 13, 2024
Vercara DNS Analysis Report – October 2024
UltraDNS processed 4.09T queries, saw a 6.31% traffic rise, and mitigated 101 DDoS attacks. Explore trends in DNSSEC and IPv6 adoption.
November 13, 2024
Vercara DDoS Analysis Report – October 2024
October 2024 saw record-breaking DDoS attacks, with Vercara mitigating 1.4 Tbps, 459 Mpps, and preventing 6,635+ hours of downtime. Explore key trends.
November 13, 2024
Vercara WAF Analysis Report – October 2024
October 2024: Vercara's UltraWAF processed 595M+ web requests, identifying 16.97% as malicious. Explore trends in bot traffic, XML exploits, and top industries.
November 5, 2024
Vercara’s Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Report – October 25 – October 31, 2024
New Qilin.B ransomware variant, Gophish phishing risks, UnitedHealth data breach, and Cisco VPN DoS flaw highlight evolving cybersecurity threats.
October 16, 2024
Vercara’s Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Report – October 4 – October 10, 2024
RPKI vulnerabilities, North Korean hackers, and Gorilla botnet pose threats to global internet security. Learn how Vercara protects against these evolving risks.
October 14, 2024
Infrastructure Trends and Traffic Insights – September 2024
In September 2024, DDoS, DNS, and WAF trends show rising threats like carpet bombing DDoS attacks, while Vercara's ASM solution ensures robust cyber defense.