Memcached Flaw Kill Switch Could Foil DDoS-ers

Phil Muncaster

Researchers claim to have discovered a way of mitigating a vulnerability in Memcached servers which is responsible for two of the biggest DDoS attacks ever recorded.

Corero Network Security said it has disclosed the new “kill switch” to the authorities in a bid to lock down the flaw worldwide and prevent more damaging attacks.

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Source: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/

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