Spike DDoS toolkit details - frightening new DDoS botnet could potentially utilize Linux, Windows, and ARM IoT devices

Security researchers have discovered an unusual, and frightening, new toolkit capable of infecting not only Windows and Linux computers, but also routers and IoTs. Dubbed Spike, it has demonstrated DDoS attacks as high as 215 gigabit/second against targets in Asia and the United States. Spike toolkit interfaces discovered by Akamai used Mandarin and thus, it is believed the kit originates out of China.

Spike DDoS toolkit details - frightening new DDoS botnet could potentially utilize Linux, Windows, and ARM IoT devices