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DDoS protection reality-check: marketing claims vs measured results. How to stress-test your provider and read the graphs.

Barracuda ESG Vulnerability Chain Gives Root — and Botnets Nodes

Barracuda patched two ESG flaws that chain into root. We break down why compromised mail gateways make ideal botnet nodes for udp and http flood attacks.

SonicWall GMS: Two 9.1-Grade Holes, Zero Patches Coming

SonicWall won't patch two GMS flaws, including a 9.1 unauthenticated file read. Why EoL management boxes are a gift to every botnet and DDoS-for-hire fleet.

APT29 Watering Hole: Analytics Script Turned Mobile Exploit Loader

APT29 hijacked the Plerdy analytics script in a massive watering hole campaign serving iOS and Android exploits. We dissect the supply chain lesson.

DDoS-Guard bypass: marketing promises vs reality — Mēris Blog

DDoS-Guard sells “unbypassable” protection. Here is what actually happens when a real botnet meets their JS Challenge and CAPTCHA modes.

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.

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.