A new category of Internet attacks has recently become more prevalent, distributed attacks. While confined to Denial of Service attacks, there is little to prevent this method from being used for intrusion attacks. These attacks use subtle features of Internet protocols that have not previously been regarded as vulnerabilities. Thus these attacks are not usually observed or detected using traditional security tools.
Several tools are in use now, and the technology is maturing.
As a result, a single, simple command from an attacker could result in tens to thousands of concurrent attacks on one or a set of targets. The attacker can use unprotected Internet nodes around the world to coordinate the attacks. Damaged systems include those used in the attack as well as the targeted victim. For the victim, the impact can be extensive. Site Privacy and Policy Information.