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Problems with DrDoS and DDoS Attacks Involving Online Video Games

Learn about the impact of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on online video games, including the use of gaming servers as a platform for these attacks. Discover why criminals use gaming servers, the risks gamers face, and the broader implications for online businesses. Gain insights into the connection between gaming servers and DDoS attacks, and explore potential solutions to this growing problem.

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Problems with DrDoS and DDoS Attacks Involving Online Video Games

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  1. Problems with DrDoS and DDoS Attacks Involving Online Video Games www.prolexic.com

  2. DDoS Attackers Use Online Video Game Servers www.prolexic.com • The technology infrastructure that supports online gamers is also used for denial of service attacks. • Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are launched against: • Fellow players • Other businesses, including the financial industry • Attacks date back to at least the 1990s. • Gaming servers with poor security controls and misconfigurations contribute to the problem.

  3. Why Do They Do It? • Criminals use gaming servers to boost the power of their attacks against non-gaming businesses. • Criminals steal login:password combos and sell them on the black market. • In-game currency, powerful profiles and downloaded software have real-world value. • Gamers seek to temporarily knock competitors off the server to gain an in-game advantage. • Gamers target other gaming systems to damage the playing experience on rival platforms.

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