Good Web Security News: Open DNS Resolvers Are Getting Closed
Feb 22, 2013Matthew Prince
Summary
This post highlights Cloudflare's proactive efforts to combat DDoS amplification attacks by identifying and working with network providers to close open DNS resolvers. It demonstrates a shift from solely absorbing attacks to addressing their underlying causes, contributing to a more secure internet infrastructure. The post also showcases the positive impact of Cloudflare's 'name-and-shame' approach and its partnerships with organizations like Team Cymru and SoftLayer in achieving this goal.
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