Ransom-related Denial of Service attacks (RDoS) have been gaining popularity as of late. Recent examples span across industries—from Banking and financial institutions, to hosting providers, online gaming services and SaaS organizations. When service availability is threatened, the victim company faces costly implications.
This guide discusses the rise of ransom-driven DDoS attacks, why you should be concerned, and offers a step-by-step guide to defending your business.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- DDoS attacks are increasingly used as smokescreens for more nefarious network infiltrations, such as ransomware
- Document your DDoS resiliency plan
- Take a proactive, not a reactive, stance when it comes to preventing ransom-related attacks
- The case for real-time DDoS defense