Denial of Service attack launched from IOT devices

[Tim Kannegieter 37]

There a numerous media reports circulating about a denial of service attack, launched from up to 1 million IOT devices, that was so large it apparently overwhelmed the security company charged with defending the site.

Use a search engine with keywords Akamai and denial of service and you will find the details.

Note, we cant provide direct links as this breaches copyright. Akamai has nothing on its website, so the media reports at this stage are allegations only.

[Tim Kannegieter 37]

Good follow up article on The Conversation. Link provided with permission.

[Chi Binh Le 3]

Another DDOS attack reportedly from IOT devices:
http://www.news.com.au/technology/online/hacking/common-household-connected-devices-manipulated-by-malware-for-attack-on-worlds-biggest-websites/news-story/2170820dc7a293f8ff1d31dc89f13b64

Very apt that tomorrow's webinar is on IOT security.

Edited October 24, 2016 by Chi Binh Le