Investigating DDOS - Architecture, Actors, and Attribution

Explore the evolving landscape of DDoS attacks in this Black Hat conference talk. Delve into novel techniques used by law enforcement and private sector to measure, study, and attribute attacks from embedded device botnets and booter/stresser services. Learn about honeypot usage for gathering historical attack data and best practices for live DDoS attack testing. Examine representative PCAPs, dissect attack architectures, and understand various protocols involved. Gain insights into the underground marketplaces where these services are sold, the purchasing process, and the individuals behind these operations. Discover the legal implications and international efforts to combat DDoS attacks, concluding with a thought-provoking discussion on the future of cybersecurity in this domain.