Hackers could use DDoS to disrupt the Brexit negotiations for the UK's leaving the European Union, or use attacks as a distraction technique while they seek to steal confidential documents or data, according to new research. The study by Corero Network Security polled 100 security professionals at the Infosecurity Europe conference in London and found 57 percent believe Brexit negotiations will be disrupted by DDoS attacks. Many in the industry expect to see a significant escalation of DDoS attacks generally during the year ahead, with 38 percent predicting that there could even be worldwide internet outages during 2017. On a…
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