This article discusses yet another series of DDOS attacks targeting well known websites. Based on the article, these DDOS attacks are an example of a hacking group trying to validate skills and work toward larger attacks which will in turn inspire other attacks against new targets by other new hacking groups. This is a systemic problem that will continue to grow and plague businesses and organizations worldwide.
It is important to consider the potential damage that can be caused by a DDOS attack and how your organization would remediate or mitigate such an attack.