Hackers offer DDoS services

According to security expert Brian Krebs, there are currently dozens of "underground" forums where hackers offer to execute DDoS attacks - for a price. The average price for a DDoS depends on the time the site will be down - approximately $5-$10 per hour, $40-$50 per day, $350-$400 a week and over $1,200 per month.

"The unwitting conscripts in these cyber armies are hacked PCs that the service owners remotely control via malicious software," explained Krebs. "Some DDoS services disclose how many bots they have corralled into their armies, [with] one service claiming average in-line bots from 1,500 - 5,000 bots, enough to work on challenging projects with an anti-DDoS protection."

"Most DDoS services charge varying rates depending on the complexity of the target's infrastructure, and how much lead time the attack service is given to size up the mark," warned Krebs.

Those who are interested can even purchase a do-it-yourself DDoS kit, such as the one offered by one Russian entity, which includes a bot builder and Web-based admin panel. 


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