Distributed Reflected Denial of Service

 DRDoS Attack

DRDoS, or Distributed Reflection Denial of Service, is a type of cyberattack that aims to make a network resource unavailable to its intended users. It is a more advanced form of a DDoS attack known as a Reflected DDoS attack.

In a DRDoS attack, a hacker spoofs the target's IP address and sends requests to a third-party server. The third-party server then sends its response to the target's IP address, which can significantly increase traffic. This can overwhelm the target's resources and make it difficult to trace back to the original attacker.

DNS servers, NTP servers (using the monlist command), and Memcached servers are some examples of services that can be used in a DrDoS attack.

Some potential consequences of a DrDoS attack include:

• Damage to relationships with partners, customers, and other stakeholders
• Reputational damage
• Revenue loss
• Operational downtime