DDoS attacks (2)

TFN2K: TFN 2000: Upgrade of original TFN, using randomized ports (preventing port blocking at router), and encryption (preventing IDS to respond). See more here.
- Attacks: SYN, UDP, ICMP, Smurf and randomly switch between them.
- Countermeasures: again use the same detection software and protect your machines, the best remedy (don’t become a zombie!).
DDoS trends
- CERT recent report: automation of propagation and router attacks.
- NIPC recent advisory: DDoS to increase.
DDoS defense
- FedCIRC - Defense Tactics for Distributed Denial of Service Attacks.
- SANS - Consensus Roadmap for Defeating Distributed Denial of Service Attacks.
Alerts and Advisories:
- CERT - incidents and fixes
- NIPC - Warnings
- Securityteam.com - NT and UNIX.
- Denial of Service (DoS) Attack Resources page.