Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (October 10, 2023)
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<h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
<p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for October 10, 2023 :</p>
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Google mitigated the largest DDoS attack to date, peaking above 398M rps
Summary: Google Cloud mitigated the largest DDoS attack to date, peaking at 398 million requests per second (rps) in August 2023. The attack used a novel HTTP/2 "Rapid Reset" technique based on stream multiplexing, affecting multiple internet infrastructure companies. Google's global load-balancing and DDoS mitigation infrastructure helped keep services running, and the company coordinated with industry partners to develop and deploy mitigations. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-44487 with a CVSS score of 7.5.
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Google announces passwordless by default: Make the switch to passkeys
Summary: Google has made passkeys the default option for personal accounts, simplifying sign-ins with fingerprint, face scan, or PIN authentication. Passkeys are 40% faster and more secure than passwords, and users can still opt for password sign-ins if desired. Uber, eBay, and soon WhatsApp have enabled passkeys for their platforms.