Attackers Using Overlooked Connected Devices to Launch 'DrDoS' Attacks

May 2, 2013

Criminals are using network connected devices to launch Distributed Reflection and Amplification Denial of Service (DrDoS) attacks. Leveraging IP-based devices, such as printers, cameras, routers, hubs, and sensors, criminals have created chaos online, shutting down networks and servers in a matter of minutes.