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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Fabian Sinner has been Senior Content Manager at Link11 since 2021 and, in addition to the website, is also responsible for the content pipeline, SEO measures, and agency management. Prior to this, he worked in consumer electronics for many years, where he was responsible for the content of an international hardware manufacturer.
He gained his first experience in the field by completing a degree in journalism, several internships, and starting his career at an advertising agency, where he worked with numerous international companies. He also ran his own blog for many years, which ultimately led him to the IT scene.
