Security News > 2016 > December > Hackers Gamify DDoS Attacks With Collaborative Platform (Threatpost)
2016-12-07 13:00
A hacking group is luring participants to use a DDoS platform where they can compete with peers to earn redeemable points exchangeable for hacking tools and click-fraud software.
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http://threatpost.com/hackers-gamify-ddos-attacks-with-collaborative-platform/122290/
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