Hacked: Who's Responsible for Today's Web-Host Siege?

Hacked: Who's Responsible for Today's Web-Host Siege?

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Business, Information Technology (IT), Architecture

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The video discusses a massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack targeting DNS infrastructure, affecting major sites like Twitter and Spotify. It explores potential motivations, including retaliation and probing of internet infrastructure, and highlights the role of botnets in executing the attack. The video also examines state-sponsored cyber attacks and emphasizes the need for redundancy and improved strategies to prevent future incidents.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What suggestions are made to improve redundancy and security in the face of such attacks?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How did the attack affect businesses like Spotify and Twitter?

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