Prolexic, the global leader in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection services, announced today that it mitigated an attack against a U.S. metropolitan utility company earlier this month. The utility, which provides services to an estimated 420,000 electric, 305,000 water, and 230,000 sewer customers, has engaged Prolexic to provide DDoS protection services.
On February 17, 2013, the utility company's website, online payment system and automated pay-by-phone billing system were brought down for 48 hours by a combination Layer 4 DDoS attack. During that time, more than 155,000 customers could not pay bills online or by phone. In addition, employees could
On February 17, 2013, the utility company's website, online payment system and automated pay-by-phone billing system were brought down for 48 hours by a combination Layer 4 DDoS attack. During that time, more than 155,000 customers could not pay bills online or by phone. In addition, employees could
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