DDoS scrubbing service ironic target of massive attack it was built to prevent — hit with 1.5 billion packets per second from more than 11,000 distributed networks

A DDoS scrubbing service was hit by a massive DDoS attack, receiving 1.5 billion packets per second from over 11,000 distributed networks. FastNetMon, a defensive firm, helped mitigate the attack, emphasizing the need for ISP-level support against such attacks. DDoS scrubbing is a defense mechanism that filters traffic to distinguish legitimate users from malicious sources. While this attack was successfully defended, it highlights the growing threat of DDoS attacks and the need for stronger anti-DDoS measures and regulations.