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DDoS Attacks Via DNS Recursion

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the to-understand-recursion-you-must-understand-recursion dept.

JehCt writes "Associated Press is running a story about how the recursion feature of open DNS servers can be used to launch massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks: 'First detected late last year, the new attacks direct such massive amounts of spurious data against victim computers that even flagship technology companies could not cope.' A thread at WebmasterWorld explains, 'To make a long story short, having a DNS server that allows recursion for the Internet is like running an open SMTP relay.'"

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  1. I must resist by Philip+K+Dickhead · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Making recursive statements - like this one.

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    "Speaking the Truth in times of universal deceit is a revolutionary act." -- George Orwell
  2. I just want to say... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    How fucking sweet niggers are!

    They smell great, they work hard, and they are all honest people!

  3. Re:There is a defense by SomeoneGotMyNick · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Chuck can't defend more than one site at a time

    He also can't sing either... as evidenced on the theme song of Walker, Texas Ranger.

    (sniff..... sniff..sniff..) I love the smell of burning karma in the morning.