DDoS attacks against U.S. financial institutions by the hacktivist group Izz ad-Din al-Qassam highlight need for all organizations to better prepare for these incidents. Ronald Raether, an attorney specializing in technology-related issues, says attack targets should be better prepared to communicate the incidents to the public. “Denial-of-service attacks often are used as a smokescreen to hide something more nefarious,” Raether says. Organizations need to be sure not to provide the wrong message or to guarantee customers that their information is secure.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/ddos-response-communication-tips-a-5250