Explore the untold story of the international investigation team's race to stop the largest DDoS attacks ever recorded, launched by the Mirai Botnet in late 2016. Delve into the competitive DDoS landscape, the private/public investigative process, and methods for mitigating DDoS attacks on networks. Gain insights into the risks inherent to IoT products and best practices for threat mitigation. Learn about the FBI's involvement, the evolution of the Mirai Botnet, and the series of events leading to record-breaking attacks. Understand the impact of the Mirai source code release and the subsequent investigation. Discover how to apply these lessons to enhance network security and collaborate effectively in the face of emerging DDoS threats.