APAC Under Siege: DDoS Attack Surge Targets Asia-Pacific Giants in 2025
Cybersecurity firm StormWall reports that India, China, and the US were the top DDoS attack targets in Q1 2025. APAC faced over half of global attacks, signaling a strategic shift by attackers. With botnets driving 70% of DDoS traffic, the need for robust mitigation services is more urgent than ever.
Hot Take:
If DDoS attacks were a popularity contest, the Asia-Pacific region would be crowned the new prom queen, while the rest of the world watches from home with popcorn, wondering how they got sidelined from the main action. Who knew a bunch of botnets with a grudge could shake things up so much?
Key Points:
- India, China, and the US topped the DDoS target list in Q1 2025.
- APAC region faced over half of the global DDoS attacks.
- Telecommunications in APAC saw a 136% YOY growth in attacks.
- Botnets, like Eleven11bot, were responsible for 70% of attacks.
- Countries like Belgium and Saudi Arabia also saw significant attack activity.
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