Microsoft Azure Triumphs Over Largest DDoS Attack Ever, While Aisuru Botnet Wreaks Havoc
Microsoft Azure’s defenses were tested and triumphed against the largest recorded DDoS attack in the cloud, peaking at 15.72 Tbps. Orchestrated by the notorious Aisuru botnet, this digital deluge was like trying to drink from a fire hose, but Azure managed to keep its customer’s services as calm as a zen garden.
Hot Take:
And the award for the biggest ‘cloud commotion’ goes to… *drumroll* Microsoft Azure! Who would’ve thought that the digital skies could get cloudier than a British summer? But fear not, even a 15.72 Tbps storm can’t rain on Azure’s parade, thanks to their trusty global protection system. Hats off to them for dodging a cyber bullet from Down Under!
Key Points:
- Microsoft Azure faced the largest recorded DDoS attack in the cloud, peaking at 15.72 Tbps.
- The attack was orchestrated by the notorious Aisuru botnet.
- Aisuru has infected over 700,000 IoT devices, transforming them into DDoS cannons.
- Cybercriminals are monetizing Aisuru by renting out infected devices as residential proxies.
- Aisuru avoids targeting government and military networks, possibly to fly under the radar.
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