MikroTik has released critical RouterOS security updates addressing six vulnerabilities, including two rated CVSS 9.2 and vulnerabilities now being actively exploited. MikroTik administrators should upgrade immediately, secure all management access, and review Internet-facing devices for possible compromise.
This article examines the growing threat of DDoS extortion campaigns targeting Internet Service Providers (ISPs), drawing on real-world incidents investigated by Link Technologies, Inc. It explains how these attacks differ from ransomware, outlines three practical levels of DDoS defense, and provides actionable strategies that ISPs and network operators can implement to improve resilience against modern large-scale attacks.
