DDoS attacks continue to pose a significant threat in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Staying ahead of these trends is crucial for developing effective defense strategies. The latest Gcore Radar Report for the first half of 2024 offers detailed insights into the current landscape of DDoS attacks and cyber threats. Here, we highlight some key takeaways from the comprehensive report.
Increasing DDoS Attacks
The number of DDoS attacks in the first half of 2024 saw a significant increase of 46% compared to the same period in the previous year, with a total of 445,000 attacks recorded in Q2 2024. This marks a 34% surge from the data in the last six months of 2023.
Powerful Attacks
The most potent DDoS attack observed in H1 2024 reached a peak of 1.7 Tbps, up from 1.6 Tbps in 2023. Even a slight increase in attack power within the Tbps capacity poses a considerable threat, with the potential to disrupt networks equivalent to streaming over 212,000 HD video streams simultaneously.
Most Targeted Industries
The gaming and gambling sector remained the primary target, accounting for 49% of all attacks. The technology industry also saw a substantial increase, constituting 15% of the total attacks, followed by financial services, telecom, and e-commerce.
Network vs. Application Layer Attacks
Network-layer attacks predominantly impacted gaming, technology, and telecom industries, while application-layer attacks targeted financial services, e-commerce, and media sectors. Each sector faces unique challenges based on the type of attack.
Origins and Methods of Attack
Identifying the origins of DDoS attacks involves tracing IP addresses to specific countries, providing crucial intelligence for defensive strategies. Common attack methods include UDP floods for network attacks and HTTP floods for application layer attacks.
Duration of Attacks
While most DDoS attacks are brief, lasting under 10 minutes, the longest attack in H1 2024 persisted for 16 hours, emphasizing the need for robust mitigation strategies.
Personalization of Attacks
Attackers are increasingly tailoring their methods to target specific industries, requiring advanced defense measures. This trend underscores the importance of international cooperation in cyber defense efforts.
Conclusion
As DDoS attacks continue to evolve in complexity and precision, the global community must collaborate and exchange intelligence to combat these threats effectively. Gcore DDoS Protection offers comprehensive safeguards with over 145 Tbps of network capacity, protecting businesses across various vulnerable industries.
For more detailed insights, you can access the full Gcore Radar report here.