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"Poorly configured DNSSEC servers at root of DDoS attacks," says [[Neustar]]'s [[Joe Loveless]].<ref>[https://www.infoworld.com/article/3109581/poorly-configured-dnssec-servers-at-root-of-ddos-attacks.html Fahmida Y. Rashid, InfoWorld]</ref> | "Poorly configured DNSSEC servers at root of DDoS attacks," says [[Neustar]]'s [[Joe Loveless]].<ref>[https://www.infoworld.com/article/3109581/poorly-configured-dnssec-servers-at-root-of-ddos-attacks.html Fahmida Y. Rashid, InfoWorld]</ref> | ||
==Public Perception== | ==Public Perception== | ||
The public perception of DDoS attacks is negative. It is inconvenient to users who cannot reach their destination, and it can create major problems for the website's registrant, whether it is the website of an individual or an organization. DDoS attacks can become criminal when the attacker asks for money to stop the current attack or to prevent further attacks.<ref name="blog"/> DDoS attacks can also be used by "hacktivists" for political gain, to interrupt free speech, or in protest of perceived injustice.<ref name="attack map"/><ref name="blog"/> | The public perception of DDoS attacks is negative. It is inconvenient to users who cannot reach their destination, and it can create major problems for the website's registrant, whether it is the website of an individual or an organization. DDoS attacks can become criminal when the attacker asks for money to stop the current attack or to prevent further attacks.<ref name="blog"/> DDoS attacks can also be used by "hacktivists" for political gain, to interrupt free speech, or in protest of perceived injustice.<ref name="attack map"/><ref name="blog"/> | ||
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#Application Attacks: trying to flood one aspect or application on a given site | #Application Attacks: trying to flood one aspect or application on a given site | ||
*A DDoS attack can be bought or traded as a service. For example, an attack that lasts a week can be purchased for $150,<ref name="attack map"/> while an attack that lasts 1 hour can be bought for $ | *A DDoS attack can be bought or traded as a service. For example, an attack that lasts a week can be purchased for $150,<ref name="attack map"/> while an attack that lasts 1 hour can be bought for $30–70.<ref>[http://www.trendmicro.com/cloud-content/us/pdfs/security-intelligence/white-papers/wp-russian-underground-101.pdf Russian Underground 101] (PDF) by Max Goncharov, TrendMicro.com</ref> | ||
*In addition to causing service errors, DDoS attacks can also be used to commit "other cybercrimes, including data breaches or financial fraud."<ref>[https://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/techexec/2013/101113bestpractices.html?page=2 Best practices to mitigate DDoS attacks] by Linda Musthaler (January 10, 2013), Network World</ref> | *In addition to causing service errors, DDoS attacks can also be used to commit "other cybercrimes, including data breaches or financial fraud."<ref>[https://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/techexec/2013/101113bestpractices.html?page=2 Best practices to mitigate DDoS attacks] by Linda Musthaler (January 10, 2013), Network World</ref> | ||
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*Listen to the [http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/thu-ssac SSAC's Presentation at ICANN Singapore] that addresses DDoS attacks and recommendations | *Listen to the [http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/thu-ssac SSAC's Presentation at ICANN Singapore] that addresses DDoS attacks and recommendations | ||
== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Botnet Attacks]] | *[[Botnet Attacks]] | ||
*[[DoS Attack]] | *[[DoS Attack]] | ||
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[[Category:DNS Abuse]] | [[Category:DNS Abuse]] | ||