What is an iij ddos attack and how does it differ from a typical DDoS?

An iij ddos attack (Internet Infrastructure Joint DDoS) is a sophisticated type of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack that specifically targets internet infrastructure components like DNS servers, BGP routers, and core network devices. Unlike traditional DDoS attacks which flood a target with traffic from many compromised devices, an iij ddos attack leverages coordinated attacks against these critical infrastructure elements to disrupt internet routing and connectivity. It often involves a smaller number of highly powerful botnets focused on these specific vulnerabilities.