DDoS Drama: The Rise of Record-Breaking Attacks That Fizzle Fast
Hyper volumetric DDoS attacks are becoming as common as bad puns at a comedy show, with Cloudflare noting a 1,885% spike in assaults surpassing 1Tbps. These attacks, like a caffeine-fueled squirrel, are short-lived but intense, often leaving no time for human intervention. Always-on, automated protection is now more crucial than ever.
Hot Take:
Looks like the Mirai botnet decided to host its own version of the Olympics, with a record-breaking DDoS marathon that no one asked for. Fortunately, the competitors were mostly winded after just 80 seconds, proving once again that size doesn’t always matter – especially when Cloudflare’s got your back!
Key Points:
- Record-breaking DDoS attack peaked at 5.6 Tbps, thanks to a Mirai-based botnet.
- The attack targeted an ISP in Eastern Asia but was thwarted by Cloudflare’s automated defenses.
- Hyper-volumetric attacks are becoming more frequent, with a whopping 1,885% growth in high-volume assaults.
- Majority of DDoS attacks are short-lived, ending in under 10 minutes.
- Telecommunications and internet service sectors are the primary targets.
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