Submission + - Prosecuting DDOS attacls 1
dptalia writes: We all have heard of major DDOS attacks taking down countries, companies, and organizations. But how many of them are ever prosecuted? And how many prosecutions are even successful?
I've done some research and it appears the answer is very few (Well duh!). And those that are successfully prosecuted tend to have teenagers as the instigators. Does this mean DDOS is a fairly safe crime to conduct? Are the repercussions nonexistent?
Does anyone have some knowledge an insight into this that I don't have? How would you go about prosecuting a DDOS attacker? As this becomes tool in the political toolbox of countries and organizations this becomes more important. So I need your help. What's your experience with getting the responsible parties to justice?
I've done some research and it appears the answer is very few (Well duh!). And those that are successfully prosecuted tend to have teenagers as the instigators. Does this mean DDOS is a fairly safe crime to conduct? Are the repercussions nonexistent?
Does anyone have some knowledge an insight into this that I don't have? How would you go about prosecuting a DDOS attacker? As this becomes tool in the political toolbox of countries and organizations this becomes more important. So I need your help. What's your experience with getting the responsible parties to justice?
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They offer a wide variety of services, including the ever-popular spam and DDOS, as well as many other features.
These are usually well-protected, with C&C behind "bulletproof hosting" in russia etc. These people are making millions a year. They aren't stupid, the nature of the internet works to their advantage, and the laws are inadequate.
It's not a matter of the few that are caught are teenagers... those are just the ones that CAN be caught. The professionals here are essentially untouchable.
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