Forbes April 1, 2025
Late last year, an attacker known as “Matrix” orchestrated a large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack by exploiting vulnerabilities in Internet of Things (IoT) devices. By leveraging publicly available malware and weak device configurations, Matrix built a botnet capable of overwhelming targeted networks with a flood of traffic. What makes this case particularly alarming is that Matrix is apparently not an organized cybercriminal but a lone-wolf threat actor, a so-called “script kiddie” who utilized off-the-shelf tools to achieve widespread disruption.
The Matrix incident exemplifies a growing trend in which cybercriminals, regardless of skill level, are increasingly empowered by emerging technologies like generative AI (GenAI). Tools that once required advanced technical expertise are now within reach of novice attackers, thanks in part...
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