blackhat: Network Security Attacks: Dismantling DDOS - Lessons In Scaling (Aug. 17th)
Thursday, August 17th, 2023: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
DDoS attacks remain an enduring network security and cybercrime problem. This is particularly significant in the context of a Zero Trust framework.
Though elusive and seemingly untraceable, DDoS is nevertheless one of the most quantifiable types of cybercrime. Because most types of DDoS rely upon the abuse of third-party devices or services, it is possible to determine general global trends accurately - how many attacks, of what type, and against what targets. Overlaying such data against time, economic data, and geopolitical events offers insight into where DDoS and other related crime types are heading.
For many years, various law enforcement organizations, including the FBI and DOJ, have sought to combat the power and availability of DDoS tools. Now, for the first time, learn about a series of complex takedown operations which targeted top DDoS-for-hire services. Beginning in 2018, and continuing through a Christmas 2022 DDoS service takedown, the FBI and DOJ have sought to rapidly identify top DDoS services, attribute their operators, and work proactively with authorities worldwide to dismantle these services. Learn how these services are monetized, the demographics of their customer base, and insights gleaned from reviewing years' worth of DDoS attack records.
The availability and accessibility of DDoS services, like many crime services, have only increased in recent years. Presenters will discuss methods that DOJ and FBI employ to scale the impact and reach of investigations, including how to integrate the newest academic research on cybercrime into the investigative workflow.
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