DDoS Attack Tsunami: 41% Surge in 2025 Threatens Tech and Finance Sectors!
The Q1-Q2 2025 Radar report from Gcore reveals a surge in DDoS attacks, with a 41% increase from last year and peak attacks hitting 2.2 Tbps. Attackers are now targeting financial services and tech sectors, leaving gaming behind. Businesses must brace for these evolving threats as DDoS attacks grow in scale and strategy.
Hot Take:
Looks like DDoS attackers have decided to go all-in in 2025, and they’re going for the long game! It’s like they’ve taken a page out of a marathon runner’s book, but instead of running shoes, they’ve got keyboards, and instead of hydration packs, they’re armed with terabits per second. Tech and finance sectors, time to buckle up; your new pen pals are here, and they’ve brought a lot of unsolicited packets with them!
Key Points:
- DDoS attacks in 2025 are 41% up compared to 2024, with a peak attack size of 2.2 Tbps.
- Attack durations are increasing as attackers adapt to bypass short-duration defenses.
- Tech and financial services sectors are now more targeted than gaming.
- The US and Netherlands remain top sources, but Hong Kong is emerging as a new threat hub.
- Multi-layered attacks are on the rise, targeting web applications and APIs.
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