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IPS Detects 582.5M Attacks in October 2026, Servers Targeted

IPS Detects 582.5M Attacks in October 2026, Servers Targeted

First seen 4 Nov 2026, 00:18 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •November 4, 2026 at 00:18 UTC
  • •IPS detected 582.5 million attacks in October 2026.
  • •14.3 million server attacks were blocked, with 91.5% neutralized pre-infection.
  • •Customers should enable IPS and configure audit signatures to blocking mode.

In October 2026, Symantec's Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) detected 582.5 million attacks across various vectors, including 107.7 million attempts to exploit web server vulnerabilities and 248 million targeting Windows OS vulnerabilities. The IPS successfully blocked 14.3 million attacks on servers, with 91.5% neutralized before infection. Specific blocked attacks included 6.3 million web server scans and 466.6K coin mining attempts. The IPS audit signatures identified threats from dual-use processes, malware, and red team tools. Customers are advised to enable IPS on desktops and servers and review audit logs regularly. The report emphasizes the importance of configuring audit signatures to blocking mode for enhanced protection against ransomware and other threats.

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Timeline

2026-11-02
IPS audit report published
Symantec reported 582.5 million attacks detected by IPS in October 2026, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures.
Broadcom
2026-11-03
IPS audit signatures report released
The IPS audit signatures identified significant threats, including 107.7 million web server vulnerability attempts.
Broadcom

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What types of attacks were detected?
IPS detected various attacks, including 107.7 million web server vulnerabilities and 248 million Windows OS vulnerabilities.
How effective was the IPS in blocking attacks?
The IPS successfully blocked 14.3 million attacks on servers, with a high percentage neutralized before infection.
What should I do to enhance protection?
Enable IPS on all endpoints and regularly review and configure audit signatures to blocking mode.