network security
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Cloudflare mitigates 29.7 Tbps DDoS attack linked to AISURU botnet
Cloudflare said it mitigated a 29.7 Tbps DDoS attack linked to the AISURU botnet; the UDP “carpet-bombing” assault lasted 69 seconds, the target was not disclosed, and the company flagged a rise in large, sophisticated attacks in 2025.
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ASUS issues firmware updates to fix critical AiCloud authentication bypass
ASUS has issued firmware updates to fix nine vulnerabilities, including a critical authentication bypass (CVE-2025-59366) in routers with AiCloud enabled, and advised users to update firmware or apply mitigations for end-of-life devices.
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Australia warns of ongoing BADCANDY attacks on unpatched Cisco IOS XE devices
The Australian Signals Directorate warned of ongoing attacks using a Lua-based web shell called BADCANDY that exploits CVE-2023-20198 in unpatched Cisco IOS XE devices, estimated to have affected about 400 devices in Australia since July 2025 and urging patching and hardening measures.
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TP-Link issues firmware updates for Omada gateways to fix four vulnerabilities, including two critical bugs
TP-Link released firmware updates for Omada gateway devices to fix four vulnerabilities, including two critical command injection flaws; users are advised to apply updates and verify device configurations.
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Researchers report surge in scans targeting Palo Alto Networks login portals
GreyNoise reported a roughly 500% rise in IP addresses scanning Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect and PAN-OS profiles, peaking at over 1,285 addresses on Oct. 3; GreyNoise classed most IPs as suspicious and also flagged separate Grafana exploitation attempts tied to CVE-2021-43798.
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Cloudflare says it blocked largest recorded DDoS attack at 11.5 Tbps
Cloudflare says it blocked the largest recorded volumetric DDoS attack, peaking at 11.5 Tbps and lasting about 35 seconds, with most traffic traced to Google Cloud as the company notes a broader rise in high-volume DDoS campaigns.
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Static Tundra: Russia-linked group exploits Cisco flaw to maintain long-term access to global networks, researchers say
A Russian state-sponsored group known as Static Tundra has been quietly compromising network devices worldwide for over a decade, exploiting a seven-year-old Cisco vulnerability to steal data and maintain access, according to Cisco Talos Intelligence.
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SonicWall Addresses Surge in SSL VPN Activity Linked to Patched Vulnerability
SonicWall has confirmed that recent SSL VPN activity is linked to an older, patched vulnerability and password reuse, urging users to update firmware and reset passwords to enhance security against ongoing attacks.
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Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Addresses Critical Security Flaws in Networking Devices
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) has addressed critical vulnerabilities in its Instant On Access Points that could allow unauthorized access. Users are urged to apply the latest security updates to protect their systems.
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Cisco IOS XE Flaw Exposes Devices to Security Risks
A recently disclosed vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE software allows unauthorized remote access, potentially exposing devices to significant security risks. Cisco and independent researchers urge immediate actions for mitigation.
