DDoS attacks have evolved from simple disruptions into serious threats, with cybercriminals using them to demand ransoms and fill their cryptocurrency wallets. These attackers often operate like modern-day mafiosi, issuing threats and demanding payments. Pay up, or face two outcomes: either the attacks will start, or they simply won’t stop.
In this article, StormWall researchers will discuss what to do if you’re being blackmailed by a DDoS attack. They’ll also cover steps you can take to protect your company from these threats in the future.
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Source: StormWall
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