Unveiling the 2024 Imperva DDoS Threat Landscape Report>
Imperva Blog – Grainne McKeever
The 2024 Imperva DDoS Threat Landscape Report provides an in-depth analysis of DDoS attack activity for the first half of 2024, highlighting key events and offering strategic recommendations for the future
DDoS attacks remain a significant threat due to their disruptive potential and the increasing accessibility of DDoS tools
Key findings from the report include:
1) A 111% increase in mitigated DDoS attacks compared to the same period in 2023.
2) The largest Application Layer DDoS attack reached 4.7 million Requests Per Second (RPS) in February.
3) DNS Amplification attacks saw a 310% bandwidth increase in 2023.
4) Geopolitical tensions drove DDoS attacks, with increases in attacks on Israel (118%), Ukraine (519%), and China (84%)
Certain industries were particularly targeted:
1) Telecommunications and ISPs experienced a 548% increase in attacks.
2) Healthcare organizations saw a 236% rise in attacks.
3) The gaming industry faced a 208% increase in attacks
The report offers key takeaways to help organizations prepare for the evolving threat landscape:
1) Increased vigilance and robust cyber defenses during election periods.
2) Continuous monitoring and updates to mitigate threats from new Mirai botnet variants.
3) Investing in AI-driven defense mechanisms to counter AI-enabled cyber attacks.
4) Staying informed about the activities of major hacking groups to anticipate and prepare for new threats
The 2024 Imperva DDoS Threat Landscape Report provides valuable insights and recommendations for organizations seeking to enhance their cybersecurity posture in the face of evolving DDoS threats.
Link: https://www.imperva.com/blog/unveiling-the-2024-imperva-ddos-threat-landscape-report