There’s now a thriving DDoS tool and botnet ecosystem that includes “single user flooding tools, small host booters, shell booters” Many times, as with botnets, the goal is to steal valuable information, such as financial details. Commercial DDoS services emphasize competitive advantage with wording devoted to taking down a competitor. Half of DDoS attacks are now ideologically driven, according to a new study of 2011 attacks conducted by Arbor Networks.Wireless networks around the world have become what I call ‘accidental over the last four years'”]
Source: https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/ddos-tools-flourish-give-attackers-many-options