Arch Linux Posts First Update on Ongoing DDoS Attack

The update from the Arch Linux project says that details of the attack will not be made available as long as it’s still ongoing.
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Arch’s AUR Battles DDoS Attacks and Persistent Malware All Summer (So Far)

Arch’s AUR has been busy battling DDoS attacks and malware. Trouble’s not over—and it’s anybody’s guess what’s next… if anything.
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How to Limit the Number of Connections in NGINX

A modern web application is a constant target of attackers with attacks like DDOS. However, you can mitigate this type of attack by limiting the number of requests on your server if you are using NGINX as a web server. Including a few other parameters like limiting the rate of requests and restricting the HTTP bandwidth can also improve […]

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Attackers Exploit OMIGOD Flaw in Azure Despite Microsoft Fixes

Cybercriminals are targeting Linux-based servers running Microsoft’s Azure public cloud environment that are vulnerable to flaws, after Microsoft didn’t automatically apply a patch on affected clients in its infrastructure. According to cybersecurity firm Recorded Future, the attacks began the night of Sept. 16 after a proof-of-concept exploit was published earlier in the day on GitHub. […]

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