DDoS Drama: Tech and Finance Under Siege While Gaming Gets a Breather
In H2 2024, DDoS attacks became shorter but fiercer, with the tech sector facing a surge from 7% to 19%. These “burst attacks” make detection trickier and can mask secondary threats like ransomware. With the gaming industry less targeted, attackers now favor high-value prey, like technology services, for widespread disruption.
Hot Take:
**_DDoS attacks have apparently learned to sprint instead of marathon, taking a page out of Usain Bolt’s book. Who knew cybercriminals were such admirers of athletic prowess?_**
Key Points:
– DDoS attacks in H2 2024 became shorter but more intense, with the largest peaking at 2Tbps.
– The longest DDoS attack duration decreased significantly to five hours from 16 hours in H1 2024.
– These “burst attacks” are partly due to improved cybersecurity defenses.
– The tech sector saw a marked increase in attacks, with incidents like Microsoft’s global outage.
– Financial services experienced a 117% increase in attacks, while gaming remains the most attacked industry.