In Q1 2018 alone, the Link11 Security Operation Center (LSOC) registered 12 high-volume attacks. The largest mitigated attack reached a bandwidth of 212 gigabits per second (Gbps). This was possible thanks to SSDP Floods and the new extremely dangerous attack type Memcached reflection. This vector was registered the first time from Link11 on the 25th of February. For these attacks, cybercriminals abuse servers that have installed Memcached.
The following infographic is based on data gathered by the Link11 Security Operation Center.
Fabian Sinner
Senior Content Manager
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Since 2021, Fabian Sinner has manged Link11’s content strategy, is responsible for the website and coordinating SEO efforts with external agencies. Prior to joining Link11, he worked in the consumer electronics industry, where he was responsible for the content of an international manufacturer. He entered the communications industry through an advertising agency and various journalism positions he held while a student. Fabian studied online journalism with a focus on public relations at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.
