UserSec Launches New DDoS Attack Service: OVERLOAD

Threat Actor: UserSec | UserSec
Victim: Global Cybersecurity Defenses | Global Cybersecurity Defenses
Price: Not disclosed
Exfiltrated Data Type: N/A

Key Points :

  • UserSec has launched a new DDoS attack service named OVERLOAD.
  • The service utilizes an IoT botnet composed of tens of thousands of routers.
  • OVERLOAD is optimized to bypass defenses like OVH and Datapacket in Layer 4 (L4) attacks.
  • For Layer 7 (L7) attacks, it claims to provide 100 Gbps throughput.
  • The service allegedly employs unique methods to bypass security systems like Cloudflare and Qrator.
  • If true, OVERLOAD could pose a significant threat to global cybersecurity defenses.

Hacker group UserSec has introduced a new DDoS attack service, OVERLOAD, claiming it to be one of the most powerful on the market. According to UserSec, OVERLOAD.SU utilizes an IoT botnet composed of tens of thousands of routers, optimized to bypass defenses like OVH and Datapacket in Layer 4 (L4) attacks. The service allegedly allows attackers to target multiple addresses, randomize ports, and control packet size.

For Layer 7 (L7) attacks, UserSec claims OVERLOAD.SU provides 100 Gbps throughput and employs unique methods to bypass security systems like Cloudflare and Qrator. This service, if true, could pose a significant threat to global cybersecurity defenses.

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