Cloudflare revealed that a massive 5.6 Terabit per second DDoS attack occurred on October 29, 2024, targeting an Eastern Asian ISP, originating from 13,000 IoT devices. This attack lasted just 80 seconds and surpassed the previous record of 3.8 Tbps. In 2024, Cloudflare blocked over 21 million DDoS attacks, marking a 53% increase from 2023. The data indicates a concerning trend of increasing attack intensity and frequency, especially in the telecommunications and IT sectors, emphasizing the need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.
Cloudflare detected and blocked a colossal 5.6 Tbps DDoS attack, the largest on record, which targeted an unnamed ISP from Eastern Asia and utilized over 13,000 IoT devices.
In 2024, Cloudflare reported a significant increase in DDoS attacks, with a 53% rise from the previous year, and a staggering 1,885% increase in attacks over 1 Tbps.
The recent 5.6 Tbps attack lasted only 80 seconds but showcased the alarming capabilities of IoT botnets, raising concerns about cybersecurity across various sectors.
Cyber attacks are evolving, with notable statistics indicating a trend towards faster, more powerful DDoS assaults, necessitating robust security measures to protect vulnerable sectors.
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