Cloudflare Crushes Record 5.6 Tbps DDoS Attack: A Comedy of Hyper-Volumetric Errors!
In Q4 2024, Cloudflare thwarted a colossal 5.6 Tbps DDoS attack, underscoring the rise of hyper-volumetric assaults. This highlights the pressing need for robust DDoS protection strategies as attacks become more sophisticated and frequent, with a 1,885% surge in those exceeding 1 Tbps.
Hot Take:
Looks like the Internet is getting its own version of “Fast and Furious” with DDoS attacks breaking speed records. Who knew cybercriminals were such fans of high-octane action? Buckle up, because it seems like the bandwidth highway has no speed limit!
Key Points:
- Cloudflare mitigated a colossal 5.6 Tbps DDoS attack from a Mirai-variant botnet.
- DDoS attacks saw a 53% increase in frequency throughout 2024.
- Hyper-volumetric attacks exceeding 1 Tbps increased by 1,885% quarter-over-quarter.
- Ransom DDoS attacks surged by 78% in the fourth quarter.
- Telecommunications and service providers were the primary targets in Q4 2024.
Already a member? Log in here