The Gcore report on DDoS attacks for Q3-Q4 2024 highlights alarming trends with a 56% increase in attacks compared to the previous year. The report shows that the gaming industry remains the primary target, yet the financial sector has seen steep growth in attacks, now accounting for 26%. Technology services are also targeted more frequently, as their disruption can impact many businesses. Rising attack magnitudes indicate that while these DDoS assaults are shorter, they are increasingly powerful, with peaks reaching 2Tbps.
Gcore's Q3-Q4 2024 report indicates a staggering 56% rise in DDoS attacks, signaling an urgent need for businesses to bolster their defenses.
The financial services sector has dramatically increased its share of DDoS attacks to 26%, marking a significant evolution in attacker targets.
Attackers are increasingly focusing on technology, raising its share of DDoS incidents from 7% to 19%, due to its ability to disrupt vital services.
DDoS attacks are becoming shorter but more potent, with the largest attack peaking at 2Tbps, showing a disturbing trend in attack intensity.
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