DDoS Drama: Attack Surge Sends Businesses Scrambling for Cover in 2024!
DDoS attacks reached new heights in 2024, as revealed by Gcore’s Radar report. The number of attacks surged by 56%, with the gaming industry being the most targeted. Businesses are urged to bolster their defenses against these increasingly powerful, shorter-duration attacks.
Hot Take:
Oh, the joys of playing whack-a-mole with global cybercriminals! Just when you thought your firewalls were safe, DDoS attackers say, “Hold my beer,” and unleash havoc with record-breaking terabits of chaos. It’s like trying to fight off a hurricane with an umbrella – good luck, businesses!
Key Points:
- The number of DDoS attacks surged by 56% compared to the previous year.
- Gaming remains the most-targeted industry, despite a 31% drop in attacks.
- Financial services saw a 117% increase in DDoS attacks.
- The largest attack reached a peak of 2Tbps in Q3-Q4 2024.
- DDoS attacks are becoming shorter but more potent.
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