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Cloudflare Mitigates Record 5.6 Tbps DDoS Attack

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🌪️ Record-breaking DDoS attack peaks at 5.6 Tbps, highlighting rising threats. The largest distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack recorded to date occurred on October 29, 2024, peaking at 5.6 terabits per second, utilizing a Mirai-based botnet of 13,000 compromised devices. Targeting an ISP in Eastern Asia, the 80-second attack was effectively mitigated by Cloudflare’s autonomous systems, resulting in no service disruption. The report indicates a significant rise in hyper-volumetric DDoS attacks, with a staggering 1,885% quarter-over-quarter growth in attacks exceeding 1 Tbps. Additionally, ransom DDoS attacks surged by 78% in the same period, particularly during peak usage times like holidays. The most affected regions included China, the Philippines, and Taiwan, with telecommunications and internet sectors being primary targets.

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