Security News > 2015 > February > New DDoS attack and tools use Google Maps plugin as proxy (Help Net Security)
2015-02-25 12:44
Attackers are using Joomla servers with a vulnerable Google Maps plugin installed as a platform for launching DDoS attacks. A known vulnerability in a Google Maps plugin for Joomla allows the plugi...
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