Increased use of Intelligent, Adaptive DDoS Attack Techniques

Many equate DDoS with only one type of attack vector – volumetric. It is not surprising, as these high bandwidth consuming attacks seem to frequent the headlines most often. Volumetric DDoS attacks are easier to identify, and defend against with on-premises or cloud anti-DDoS solutions, or a combination of both.

Recently, Corero Network Security has identified a change in the way attackers are using DDoS as a mechanism to target corporate Enterprises, Hosting Providers and Internet Service Providers.

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