Definition
Internet infrastructure attacks are
| “ | rare but serious attacks involv[ing] key components of the Internet infrastructure rather than specific systems on the Internet.[1] | ” |
Overview
"Examples are network name servers, network access providers, and large archive sites on which many users depend. Widespread automated attacks can also threaten the infrastructure. Infrastructure attacks affect a large portion of the Internet and can seriously hinder the day-to-day operation of many sites."[2]