Server-based zombies power souped-up DDoS assault

Thursday, May 13th, 2010 | Filed under Cyberthreats | Posted by

“Hackers have begun using compromised servers instead of client PCs to launch more powerful denial of service attacks.

Hundreds of web servers are infected with a DoS application that transforms them into zombie drones, according to database security firm Imperva. These zombie servers are controlled using a simple web application, consisting of just 90 lines of PHP code.”

(Source: Server-based zombies power souped-up DDoS assault • The Register.)

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