Understanding KillNet and Recent Waves of DDoS Attacks - Michael Smith - ESW #357
11 April 2024 - 1 hour 42 minsIn the days when Mirai emerged and took down DynDNS, along with what seemed like half the Internet, DDoS was as active a topic in the headlines as it was behind the scenes (check out Andy Greenberg's amazing story on Mirai on Wired). We don't hear about DDoS attacks as much anymore. What happened?
Well, they didn't go away. DDoS attacks are a more common and varied tool of cybercriminals than ever. Today, Michael Smith is going to catch us up on the state of DDoS attacks in 2024, and we'll focus particularly on one cybercrime actor, KillNet.
Segment Resources:
Understanding DDoS Attacks: What is a DDoS Attack and How Does it Work? - I know the title makes this blog post sound rather...
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