Record-Busting Botnet: Eleven11bot’s Epic DDoS Drama!
Eleven11bot, a massive network botnet composed of 30,000 devices, is setting records with denial-of-service attacks peaking at a staggering 6.5 terabits per second. This Johnny-come-lately botnet, largely made up of webcams and video recorders, is delivering hyper-volumetric attacks on a scale never seen before.
Hot Take:
Looks like the Internet of Things decided to throw a surprise party, and it’s a rager! With 30,000 uninvited guests, the Eleven11bot is the ultimate gatecrasher, making our routers sweat more than a teenager at a school dance. Somebody get this botnet a chill pill or at least a timeout in the naughty corner!
Key Points:
- Eleven11bot, a new botnet, has amassed around 30,000 devices, mainly webcams and video recorders.
- It is responsible for possibly the largest denial-of-service attack ever, peaking at 6.5 terabits per second.
- The botnet primarily affects the US, Taiwan, and the UK, with the US holding the largest share of IP addresses involved.
- This botnet is believed to be a variant of the infamous Mirai malware.
- The true size of the botnet is debated, with estimates ranging from fewer than 5,000 to over 86,000 devices.
Already a member? Log in here