Dismantling DDoS - Lessons in Scaling

DDoS attacks remain an enduring cyber crime problem. Though elusive and seemingly untraceable, DDoS is nevertheless also one of the most quantifiable types of cyber crime. Because most types of DDoS rely upon the abuse of third-party devices or services, it is possible to determine general global trends accurately - how many attacks, of what type, and against what targets. Overlaying such data against time, economic data, and geopolitical events offers insight into where DDoS and other related crime types are heading.... By: Elliott Peterson , Cameron Schroeder Full Abstract and Presentation Materials: #dismantling-ddos---lessons-in-scaling-31408