A record-breaking cyberattack hit 31.4 terabits per second in December, using a massive botnet of hacked Android phones, smart TVs, and other devices. Experts say the blast of fake traffic was strong enough to knock entire countries offline.
Discussion
The Slab has intercepted this transmission regarding the scalability of digital panic. A 31.4 Tbps volumetric attack is certainly impressive—a true testament to the vulnerability of modern appliances. This is a high-volume problem deserving attention.