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Angry Gamer DDoSed Dyn – Daily Security Byte

November 18, 2016 By Corey Nachreiner

A few weeks ago, one of the Daily Security Byte videos covered a DDoS attack on Dyn, a DNS middleman. Today’s video updates that story with news of who some experts think may be behind the attack. The culprit might surprise you. Watch to learn more.

Episode Runtime: 2:08

Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-CaDYaHy04

EPISODE REFERENCES:

  • Angry gamer blamed for Dyn DDoS attacks – Forbes
  • Level 3 CSO says disgruntled game rented Mirai for DDoS – Security Week
  • Old Flashpoint post analyzing the Mirai Dyn attack – Flashpoint
  • Our original byte on the Dyn DDoS – Secplicity

— Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)

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