Let's take a look at some real-life DDoS attacks that had significant consequences, highlighting the importance of strong security measures to protect against such threats.👇
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2/6 📌 2016 Dyn DDoS Attack: A massive attack targeted DNS provider Dyn, disrupting access to major websites like Twitter, Spotify, and Amazon. Millions of users were affected. 👇 theguardian.com/technology/201…
3/6 📌 2018 GitHub DDoS Attack: GitHub was hit by one of the largest DDoS attacks in history, causing brief outages and impacting businesses and developers.👇 wired.com/story/github-d…
4/6 📌 2020 New Zealand Stock Exchange Attack: NZX experienced multiple DDoS attacks, disrupting trading for four consecutive days & impacting the financial market.👇 theguardian.com/world/2020/aug…
5/6 📌 2020 U.S. Hospitals Attack: The FBI warned of ""imminent"" cyber threats involving DDoS attacks & ransomware against U.S. hospitals, disrupting healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic.👇 theguardian.com/society/2020/o…
6/6 These incidents show the significant impact of DDoS attacks on businesses, infrastructure, and everyday life. It's crucial to prioritize security and protect against such threats.