--- title: How a New Generation of IoT Botnets is Amplifying DDoS Attacks description: IoT botnets and DDoS attacks are not new. But the two are on a trajectory that is raising the stakes in DDoS protection and bot takeover prevention. 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But the two are on a trajectory that is raising the stakes in DDoS protection and bot takeover prevention. Read this CSO article for expert advice on how to proactively protect against these breeds of attacks, quickly detect them when they occur and respond effectively. 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