Dear Cloudflare Customer:
We are reaching out because of the recent resurgence in ransom-driven DDoS threats that are targeting organizations of all sizes.
This email is to notify you that your Cloudflare-protected Internet property is already safeguarded against these threats. Please know that if your organization is ever threatened with a ransom DDoS attack, we stand ready to help.
What is a ransom-DDoS attack?
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ransom DDoS (RDDoS) attack is when a malicious party attempts to extort money from an individual or organization by threatening them with a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack.
Most ransom DDoS attacks start with a ransom note sent to the target in which the attacker threatens the business or organization. In some cases, an attacker may carry out a small demonstration attack to illustrate their seriousness before sending a ransom note.
What to do if you receive a threat? - Do not panic and do not pay the ransom: Paying the ransom only encourages bad actors — and there's no guarantee that they won't attack your network now or later.
- Notify local law enforcement: They will also likely request a copy of the ransom letter that you received.
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