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Why encryption causes DDoS defence headaches
Firewalls

Why encryption causes DDoS defence headaches

TLS 1.3 encryption enhances security but complicates DDoS defence, as seen in rising attacks on encrypted web services that challenge traditional methods.

By Jason Hilling • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2018
It's an active buyer's market for DDoS-as-a-Service - NETSCOUT
Distributed Denial of Service

It's an active buyer's market for DDoS-as-a-Service - NETSCOUT

DDoS attacks are cheaper than ever for attackers, lucrative for the attack service provider and financially and operationally crippling for the victim.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018
The war on infrastructure: DDoS is designed to disrupt
Distributed Denial of Service

The war on infrastructure: DDoS is designed to disrupt

The reality is that many of the DDoS attacks happening today are designed to disrupt - not to steal something.

By Jason Hilling • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018
Millions of DDoS attacks hit Asia Pacific in 2017
Distributed Denial of Service

Millions of DDoS attacks hit Asia Pacific in 2017

Automation and managed services may be the key mechanisms for fighting distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Global concern over distributed denial-of-service attacks
Distributed Denial of Service

Global concern over distributed denial-of-service attacks

DDoS threat escalates as Arbor reveals a record 800 Gbps attack, raising global alarm on internet security and IoT vulnerabilities.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
Will consumers get caught in the crossfire of a DDoS attack?
Distributed Denial of Service

Will consumers get caught in the crossfire of a DDoS attack?

Here's the lesson for everyone: pay attention to what's happening in the real world. Keep an eye on the news for geopolitical events.

By Scott Crane • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Wisr launches secured motorbike loans via brokers
Customer Experience

Wisr launches secured motorbike loans via brokers

Wisr adds secured motorbike loans via brokers, targeting growing demand for flexible vehicle finance ahead of Australia's summer riding season.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Wisr appoints Sam Harding as Chief Operating Officer to drive growth
Customer Experience

Wisr appoints Sam Harding as Chief Operating Officer to drive growth

Wisr has named Sam Harding as COO, leveraging his 20 years' banking experience to enhance operations and drive growth in personal and vehicle loans.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
PlexNet teams with NETSCOUT to sell DDoS mitigation to Australian market
Distributed Denial of Service

PlexNet teams with NETSCOUT to sell DDoS mitigation to Australian market

NETSCOUT has made headway into the Australian DDoS security market after scoring a reseller agreement with local partner PlexNet.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018