Distributed Denial-of-Service – Article ( Articles ) Distributive Denial-of-Service (DDoS) A Coordinated Assault A DDoS attack is a more sophisticated and powerful version of the traditional Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack. Instead of originating from a single source, DDoS attacks utilize a network of compromised computers, known as a botnet, to overwhelm the target with traffic. Imagine a single person trying to […]
Day: December 13, 2024
SEC-PR-2412-200 (Dec. 13, 2024) (SEC-PR-2412) SEC Announces Departure of Corporation Finance Division Director Erik Gerding – Cicely LaMothe Named Acting Director Excerpt: Washington D.C., Dec. 13, 2024 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Erik Gerding, Director of the Division of Corporation Finance, will depart the agency effective Dec. 31, 2024. Upon Mr. […]
Home Improvement Scams – Article ( Articles ) Home Improvement Scams (HIS) Don’t Get Taken for a Ride Home improvement projects can be exciting, but they also present opportunities for scammers to prey on homeowners. These scams often target vulnerable individuals, promising unrealistic results and charging exorbitant fees for shoddy work or no work at […]