Cyberattack Chaos: Aisuru Botnet’s Record-Breaking Assault Shakes 2025 Internet
The Internet had a meltdown moment in Q3 2025, thanks to Aisuru, an IoT botnet that made cybercriminals look like bargain hunters. Cloudflare’s DDoS threat report shows Aisuru’s attacks were so massive they practically needed their own zip code, peaking at a jaw-dropping 29.7 Tbps.
Hot Take:
In the wild world of cyber shenanigans, Aisuru is the new rock star, breaking DDoS attack records like a cyberpunk Jimi Hendrix. With 29.7 terabits per second of pure disruptive power, it seems like this botnet’s motto is “Go big or go home!” As the Internet becomes a battlefield, maybe it’s time to trade in your router for a helmet. Stay safe out there, netizens!
Key Points:
- Aisuru, an IoT botnet, launched record-breaking DDoS attacks reaching 29.7 Tbps.
- Cloudflare mitigated 2,867 Aisuru attacks in Q3 2025, with a 54% increase in massive attacks from the prior quarter.
- Network-layer attacks surged by 87%, while HTTP attacks fell by 41%.
- Geopolitical events and industry trends influenced DDoS target selection.
- Automated defense systems are crucial as attacks are too fast for manual response.
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