Massive botnet that appeared overnight is delivering record-size DDoSes - Ars Technica

A new botnet, Eleven11bot, comprising an estimated 30,000 webcams and video recorders, is delivering record-size denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The botnet, likely a variant of Mirai, targets diverse sectors with hyper-volumetric attacks, peaking at 6.5 terabits per second, surpassing the previous record. Security experts advise securing IoT devices with firewalls, strong passwords, and timely updates to mitigate potential infection and participation in such attacks.