DDoS attacks on Dyn

DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks on Dyn refer to a major incident that occurred in October 2016, targeting Dyn, a major DNS (Domain Name System) service provider. The attack was significant due to its scale and impact on internet services. ### Key Details: 1. **Attack Mechanism**: The DDoS attack involved a large botnet composed primarily of IoT (Internet of Things) devices that were compromised through malware, specifically the Mirai botnet.