DDoS attacks have long been a weapon of Internet dissidents to punish those they disagree with, while cybercriminals use them to create a digital smoke screen to hide their misdeeds. DDoS attackers typically flood a website with traffic, denying legitimate users access to the server. That tactic still works, but with computer networks becoming more resilient, the firepower needed to launch an effective attack is steadily increasing. In response to that development, DDoS warriors are modifying their methods to get more bang for their bytes.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
DDoS Attackers Change Their Game Plans
DDoS attacks have long been a weapon of Internet dissidents to punish those they disagree with, while cybercriminals use them to create a digital smoke screen to hide their misdeeds. DDoS attackers typically flood a website with traffic, denying legitimate users access to the server. That tactic still works, but with computer networks becoming more resilient, the firepower needed to launch an effective attack is steadily increasing. In response to that development, DDoS warriors are modifying their methods to get more bang for their bytes.
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