The 2024 Imperva DDoS Threat Landscape Report

In the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks continue to be a significant threat. To help organizations stay ahead, Imperva are excited to introduce the 2024 Imperva DDoS Threat Landscape Report. This comprehensive report offers a deep dive into DDoS attack activity for the first half of 2024, highlights key events, and provides strategic recommendations for the year ahead.

One major factor behind this increase is the easy access to DDoS tools. Automation has made it possible for individuals with limited technical expertise to launch substantial attacks. This democratization has expanded the pool of potential attackers, making it more critical than ever for organizations to strengthen their defenses.

Political tensions also significantly impact the prevalence of DDoS attacks. State actors and political activists often use these attacks to make statements or signal intentions. Understanding the motivations and methods behind politically driven attacks is essential for developing effective defense strategies.

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Key Highlights from the Imperva DDoS Threat Landscape Report:

• In the first half of 2024, Imperva mitigated 111% more DDoS attacks compared to the same period in 2023, underscoring the need for robust security measures.
• Largest Application Layer DDoS Attack: In February, an Application Layer DDoS attack reached an unprecedented 4.7 million Requests Per Second (RPS).
• 310% bandwidth increase in DNS Amplification Attacks.

Geopolitical Tensions Driving DDoS Attacks:

• Middle East unrest led to a 118% increase in attacks on Israel.
• The russian military aggression against Ukraine resulted in a 519% surge in attacks on Ukraine.
• Cybersecurity competition saw an 84% rise in attacks on China.

DDoS attack by Industry:

• Telecommunications and ISPs: These sectors experienced a staggering 548% increase in attacks, highlighting their crucial role in maintaining internet connectivity.
• Healthcare: Attacks on healthcare organizations increased by 236%, underscoring the sector’s vulnerability and the potential impact on critical services and patient data.
• Gaming: The gaming industry saw a 208% rise in attacks, affecting both online gaming experiences and financial transactions.

The report offers several key takeaways to help organizations prepare for the evolving threat landscape:

• Election Security: With the potential for politically motivated DDoS attacks, increased vigilance, and robust cyber defenses are essential during election periods.
• Mirai Botnet Variants: Continuous monitoring and updates are crucial to mitigate threats from new variants of the Mirai botnet.
• AI and Cybersecurity: As AI lowers the barrier for cyber attackers, investing in AI-driven defense mechanisms becomes increasingly important.
• Evolving Threat Groups: Staying informed about the activities of major hacking groups helps anticipate and prepare for new threats.
• The 2024 Imperva DDoS Threat Landscape Report is an invaluable resource for organizations aiming to enhance their cybersecurity posture. The report’s insights and recommendations are essential for understanding the current state of DDoS threats and preparing for future challenges.

DownloadImperva's full 2024 DDoS threat landscape Report.

Imperva DDoS Protection provides comprehensive protection against DDoS attacks for websites, networks, DNS servers and individual IP addresses. Automatically blocking attacks of any size in 3 seconds or less.

Imperva is the leader in end-to-end digital security, dedicated to helping organizations protect their data and all paths to it. Customers around the world trust Imperva to protect their applications, data, and websites from cyber-attacks.

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