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Notes on DDoS-for-Hire, stress testing, botnets and the darker side of the internet — from the team behind the Mēris botnet.

Siemens IoT2050 Vulnerability: A CVSS 10.0 Botnet Recruiter

CVE-2026-58115 turns Siemens IoT2050 gateways into persistent botnet relays via an unauthenticated Node-RED interface. Here's why edge devices recruit so well.

IP Stresser vs Booter vs DDoS-for-Hire — what’s the difference?

Stressers, booters and DDoS-for-Hire services explained: what each tool actually does, and which one you need for your task.

How to test your hosting’s DDoS protection

Every hoster claims “DDoS protection included”. Here is how to verify it with a real stress test instead of taking their word for it.

How to choose DDoS-protected hosting / VPS

Anycast, scrubbing centers, L7 filtering — what actually matters when picking a hosting that survives attacks, and how to check it before migrating.