DDoS Attack left “Sweden not Working”

There are some excellent points made in this article.
 
Posted on December 12, 2014 by Bipin Mistry
 
The recent DDoS attacks impacting Swedish cable, Internet and mobile service provider, TeliaSonera is another grim reminder of the impact a DDoS attack can have not only on the business itself, but the 5 million subscribers that were left without service, and left “Sweden not working”, as TeliaSonera’s CEO Johan Dennelind has stated publically.
There are a few unique points to take away from this particular attack.  The sheer scale of Internet, mobile and cable operators network infrastructure and massive customer base presents an incredibly attractive attack surface. With multiple entry points and significant aggregate bandwidth available make these providers one of the most vulnerable targets for DDoS attacks.
 
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