---
title: "DDoS Warnings: Emerging Threats Pack a Punch"
url: "https://thecybersecurityplace.com/ddos-warnings-emerging-threats-pack-a-punch/"
date: "2015-10-01T08:28:52+00:00"
section: "Hardware/Network"
tags:
  - "DDOS"
  - "Hardware Security"
  - "Malware"
  - "Network Security"
source: "inforisktoday.com"
source_url: "http://www.inforisktoday.com/ddos-warnings-emerging-threats-pack-punch-a-8561"
---

# DDoS Warnings: Emerging Threats Pack a Punch

October 1, 2015 · Reported by inforisktoday.com

![](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/portadas/2015/ddos-warnings-emerging-threats-pack-a-punch.jpg)

> Attackers Mix Malware, Extortion, Advertising Networks Reports that a Linux-based botnet has been lobbing 160 Gbps packet storms highlights how DDoS attacks remain alive and well. Experts also warn that DDoS attackers are mixing Windows and Linux malware and running extortion scams.

[Read the full article at inforisktoday.com](http://www.inforisktoday.com/ddos-warnings-emerging-threats-pack-punch-a-8561)

**Tags:** [DDOS](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/tag/ddos-attack/) · [Hardware Security](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/tag/hardware-security/) · [Malware](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/tag/malware/) · [Network Security](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/tag/network-security/)