Network Attack Trends Discussion
Regarding network attacks, using information from the Internet as needed. You may find information in news articles, blog posts, press releases, or some other site that provides specifics about network attacks. Make sure to include links to the site(s) where you found the information.
Locate information regarding the growth of DDoS attack size. Note: It may help to include tbps, gbps, or record in your search terms.
- What was the reported bandwidth of the largest attack you located?
- Who was the target of this attack?
- How were the attackers able to generate and direct that much network traffic at the target?
Locate information regarding the use of IoT devices in DDoS attacks.
- Provide one example of a network-based attack that used IoT devices or software.
- What makes IoT devices an important factor in future network-based attacks?
Review this Public Service Announcement from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
- What is a “booster” or “stresser”?
- Who provides these services? Why?
- Who would use them? Why?
- How might these services contribute to an increase in DDoS attacks?