Microsoft has warned users to be vigilant to the heightened potential for distributed denial of service (DDoS) attached, after it fended off a massive attack that measured 15.72 Tbps and nearly 3.64 billion packets per second (pps). The attempted shutdown was detected and mitigated, automatically, by Azure DDOS Protection.
► Record-breaking DDoS attack in the cloud
► Detected and mitigated by Azure DDOS Protection
► Partners should urge customers to check their defences
In a blog post, Microsoft labelled it as the largest DDoS attack ever observed in the cloud. It targeted a single endpoint in Australia and took place in late October. The company warned that it is essential to confirm that all systems are adequately protected against DDoS attacks and worth carrying out tests to make sure that they are up to the job.
This is a service that security partners can readily carry out for their customers. The TD SYNNEX Security Practice team will be ready to discuss the options and answer any questions you or your team might have on DDoS attacks or any other form of infiltration.
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