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Re:Google mitigated the largest DDoS attack to date, peaking... by gowld on Tuesday October 10, 2023 @12:52PM (#37834530)
Why not attack a target that can actually be harmed? Are they afraid?

It's not obvious what's the value of having the largest ineffective attack.

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Re:Google mitigated the largest DDoS attack to date, peaking... by lazide on Tuesday October 10, 2023 @01:58PM (#37835284)
Why not roll a couple defenseless grannies in the streets for pocket change, rather than throw rocks at the cops and then get away unscathed?

One gets you more money in the short term. The other one gets you more street cred - which gets you more money in the long term.

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