DoS Series: Epilogue — A Look at Ethical Hacking

A look at the concept of Ethical hacking in the context of the attacks on Rivet.

DoS Series: Saturday — A Stunning Confession

A University professor admits to the attacks.

DoS Series: Friday — A Break in the Case

The Rivet team finally gets a clue of where the attacks are coming from.

DoS Series: Thursday — Waiting for the Next Wave

After putting protective measures in place, the Rivet team awaits the next wave.

DoS Series: Wednesday — Batten Down the Hatches

Realizing these attacks aren't going away, the Rivet team prepares for more.

DoS Series: Tuesday — Attacks Intensify

Late Tuesday night, the Rivet team faces the most aggressive attacks yet.

DoS Series: Monday — A Reprieve

After a night of Denial of Service attacks, the Rivet team gets a day to regroup.

DoS Series: Sunday — Attacks Begin

The Rivet team handles the first attacks of the week.

DoS Series: Introduction

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rivet team was forced to deal with persistent denial of service attacks executed by researchers at a major US University. We came out on top, and now we're here to tell the story.