Aisuru Botnet Unleashes Internet Mayhem with 20TB/Second DDoS Attacks!
In a plot twist straight out of a sci-fi thriller, the Aisuru botnet has taken DDoS attacks to a record-breaking 20Tb/sec. This Mirai-based IoT villain focuses on online gaming, turning everyday devices into unwitting accomplices. Netscout’s report suggests keeping your routers close and your cybersecurity closer.
Hot Take:
***Hold onto your routers, folks! The Aisuru botnet is here, and it’s throwing a bigger tantrum than a two-year-old denied candy, with DDoS attacks so massive they could knock the Internet off its axis.***
Key Points:
– Aisuru botnet launches colossal DDoS attacks over 20Tb/sec, primarily targeting online gaming.
– Utilizes residential proxies for HTTPS DDoS reflection, exploiting vulnerable consumer devices.
– Serves as a DDoS-for-hire service while avoiding government and military targets.
– Attacks involve UDP, TCP, and GRE floods, overwhelming network equipment.
– Netscout emphasizes the need for comprehensive defense across network edges.