Network security firm Corero has discovered a new zero-day attack vector that can amplify DDoS attacks by as much as 55x. Corero said this new type of attack uses the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and if combined with a Internet of Things botnet, could break records in DDoS power. The threat has loomed large particularly after the 655-Gigabyte attack on KrebsOnSecurity and subsequent discovery of the Mirai botnet. “LDAP is not the first, and will not be the last, protocol or service to be exploited in this fashion,” said Corero’s Dave Larson.”]