by FastNetMon | Jul 2, 2025 | Blog
Grinding Gear Games (GGG), the developer of the action RPG Path of Exile, has implemented new security updates to strengthen its protection against Distributed Denial‑of‑Service (DDoS) attacks. The changes follow a period of significant server instability after the...
by FastNetMon | Jun 26, 2025 | Blog
A new variant of the Flodrix botnet has entered the scene, and it’s taking aim at poorly secured open-source tools with an unusual level of stealth and versatility. The newest Flodrix variant builds on the same old principles: find vulnerable software, exploit it for...
by FastNetMon | Jun 25, 2025 | Blog
Comprehensive resources on Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are surprisingly hard to come by—especially ones that are both technically accurate and grounded in real-world experience. That’s why Stefan Behte’s new book,”DDoS: Understanding Real-Life...
by FastNetMon | Jun 23, 2025 | Blog
The Internet Just Survived the Largest DDoS Attack Ever—Here’s What You Need to Know A new milestone in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks has been reached: 7.3 terabits per second (Tbps) of malicious traffic launched in a single, ultra-short burst lasting...
by FastNetMon | Jun 19, 2025 | Blog
Historically, DDoS attacks focused on obvious targets: banks, telecoms, gaming platforms, and government services. But in 2025, the landscape has shifted. Today’s DDoS campaigns are increasingly aimed at organisations that weren’t considered strategic targets just a...
by FastNetMon | Jun 18, 2025 | Blog
BGP Blackholing, also known as RTBH (Remotely Triggered Black Hole), is a well-established technique in the DDoS mitigation playbook. It’s fast, effective, and uses your upstream providers’ infrastructure to stop attack traffic before it ever reaches your network. But...
