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DDoS Attacks Surge 56%, Financial Sector Hit Hardest

2/12/2025

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DDoS attacks skyrocketed in late 2024, soaring 56% from the previous year, with financial services hit hardest at a staggering 117% increase. The largest assault reached a jaw-dropping 2 Tbps, while shorter, more intense attacks complicate detection efforts. Vulnerable IoT devices and rising geopolitical tensions fuel this alarming trend across multiple sectors worldwide.

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DDoS attacks skyrocketed in late 2024, soaring 56% from the previous year, with financial services hit hardest at a staggering 117% increase. The largest assault reached a jaw-dropping 2 Tbps, while shorter, more intense attacks complicate detection efforts. Vulnerable IoT devices and rising geopolitical tensions fuel this alarming trend across multiple sectors worldwide.