Anti-DDoS Firm Heaped Attacks on Brazilian ISPs

Here is what security teams need to know about this development.

A Brazilian tech firm that specializes in protecting networks from distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks has been enabling a botnet responsible for an extended campaign of massive DDoS attacks against other network operators in Brazil, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. The firm's chief executive says the malicious activity resulted from a security breach and was likely the work of a competitor trying to tarnish his company's public image.

Why it matters: this highlights a real challenge that security teams deal with regularly. Take a moment to review whether your own environment could be affected and verify your defensive posture.

Full source article: Krebs on Security