Denial of Service as a Service - Asymmetrical Warfare at Its Finest

Explore the world of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in this 17-minute Black Hat USA 2013 conference talk. Delve into a real-world investigation of a massive DDoS attack against a Quebec ISP that affected thousands, including emergency services. Learn about investigative techniques, including social engineering, used to track down and arrest the suspect. Discover the concept of "DDoS as a Service" and its implications for asymmetrical warfare. Gain insights into the ease of launching powerful attacks, their devastating effects, and the challenges in stopping them. Examine the investigative process, evidence gathering, and lessons learned from this case study in cybercrime and digital forensics.