Record 29.7 Tbps DDoS Attack Linked to AISURU Botnet with up to 4 Million Infected Hosts
Summary
Cloudflare has reported the largest DDoS attack ever recorded, reaching 29.7 Tbps, attributed to the AISURU botnet, which has been linked to multiple significant attacks over the past year. This incident underscores the growing threat posed by botnets and the need for robust cybersecurity measures to mitigate such high-volume attacks.
Original Article Summary
Cloudflare on Wednesday said it detected and mitigated the largest ever distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that measured at 29.7 terabits per second (Tbps). The activity, the web infrastructure and security company said, originated from a DDoS botnet-for-hire known as AISURU, which has been linked to a number of hyper-volumetric DDoS attacks over the past year. The attack lasted for 69
Impact
Not specified
In the Wild
Yes
Timeline
Newly disclosed
Remediation
Implement DDoS mitigation strategies, enhance network security protocols, and monitor for unusual traffic patterns.