Microsoft Azure successfully defended against what is potentially the largest DDoS attack recorded in the cloud, occurring on October 24. The attack peaked at a staggering 15.72 terabits per second and unleashed approximately 3.64 billion packets per second, primarily targeting a single endpoint in Australia. Azure’s automated DDoS Protection service effectively managed the massive wave of malicious traffic, ensuring uninterrupted service for affected workloads.
The attack was traced back to the Aisuru botnet, which is a variant of the Turbo Mirai-class malware, known for infecting IoT devices like home routers and security cameras. This particular assault involved a high-rate User Datagram Protocol (UDP) flood, executed using over 500,000 unique source IP addresses from residential ISPs across the United States and other areas. With minimal source IP spoofing, the attack was designed to avoid detection, emphasizing the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. Experts urge organizations to enhance their defenses, particularly as the holiday shopping season approaches, highlighting the critical need for proactive strategies against evolving cyber threats.
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