HTTPBot: A New Breed of Windows-Based DDoS Botnet

HTTPBot: A New Breed of Windows-Based DDoS Botnet

New Windows botnet HTTPBot zeroes in on game and tech portals For years, most DDoS botnets have operated from compromised routers, IoT devices, or Linux servers. HTTPBot breaks that pattern. Written in Go and compiled specifically for Windows, this new botnet has...
Event Recap: RIPE 90

Event Recap: RIPE 90

From 12–16 May, the RIPE community gathered in Lisbon for RIPE 90, bringing together over 820 attendees from 55 countries. With 648 joining in person and 172 online, the event once again proved to be a vital space for collaboration across network operations, policy,...
Event Recap: DataCenter Forum Romania

Event Recap: DataCenter Forum Romania

FastNetMon at DataCenter Forum Romania 2025: AI, Sustainability, and Growth in Southeastern Europe Last week, FastNetMon had the pleasure of attending the DataCenter Forum Romania 2025, held at the Face Convention Center in Bucharest. The event brought together over...