In this web content, the author expresses concern about a new protocol called Guppy, which is based on UDP (User Datagram Protocol) instead of TCP (Transmission Control Protocol). While UDP is simpler and allows for faster transfer speeds, it is vulnerable to amplification attacks. The author shares a personal experience with shutting down a UDP service due to exploitation. The article acknowledges the benefits of experimentation but warns about the potential risks associated with UDP on the open Internet. There is no controversial information or surprising content in this piece.
https://boston.conman.org/2023/10/25.1