Server-based zombies power souped-up DDoS assault
Submitted by admin on Thursday, 13 May 2010No Comment
“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.)
