Spy-Jacking the Booters

Explore the world of "booter" services and their impact on cybersecurity in this 58-minute Black Hat USA 2013 conference talk. Delve into the experiences of security reporter Brian Krebs, who became a target of hackers after exposing criminal activities. Learn about the unsophisticated yet profitable DDoS-for-hire websites that operate under legal pretenses and accept mainstream payment methods. Discover the vulnerabilities present in most booter sites, understand their surreptitious functioning, and gain insights into the proprietors, targets, and paying customers involved. Examine the proliferation of these malicious commercial DDoS services and their ability to knock individuals or websites offline for a small fee. Gain valuable knowledge on how targets can defend themselves against these attacks and the broader implications for cybersecurity.