Massive 31.4 Tbps DDoS attack breaks records: How the 'apex' of botnets could be weaponizing your home devices

The Aisuru botnet shattered DDoS attack records by unleashing a massive 31.4 Tbps assault with 200 million requests per second on December 19, primarily targeting telecommunications providers. This "apex of botnets" operates as a hire-for-service network powered by one to four million infected home devices including routers, CCTV systems, and Android TVs that cybercriminals compromise through exposed ports and default credentials. The attack highlights growing cybersecurity threats as everyday household electronics become weaponized for devastating internet disruptions.