DDoS Attack on Destiny 2 Leaves Players Unable to Log In

Bungie revealed that the login problems that hit Destiny 2 players over the weekend were actually due to a DDoS attack that slowed down the service. Any online service can fall victim to a DDoS attack, and the bigger the service, the greater the impact. Online gaming is particularly vulnerable as it usually involves many players, and the effect can be substantial. Moreover, attackers have access to dedicated DDoS-for-hire services that advertise themselves as being capable of hitting gaming com