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Cloudflare Defeats Record 5.6 Tbps DDoS Attack

1/22/2025

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Cloudflare Defeats DDoS

Cloudflare successfully thwarted a historic 5.6 Tbps DDoS attack on October 29, 2024, from a Mirai-variant botnet.
The fully automated attack, lasting 80 seconds, involved 13,000 IoT devices.
In 2024, Cloudflare mitigated 21.3 million DDoS attacks, marking a 53% rise from the previous year.
Hyper-volumetric attacks increased by 1,885% in Q4 2024, primarily targeting Eastern Asia.

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Murdoc Botnet Exploits

The Murdoc Botnet, a variant of Mirai, exploits vulnerabilities in AVTECH cameras and Huawei HG532 routers since July 2024.
Over 1,300 IP addresses have been compromised, with major infections reported in Malaysia, Thailand, Mexico, and Indonesia.
It uses shell scripts and ELF files to deploy malware for large-scale DDoS attacks.
Researchers found over 100 command-and-control servers supporting the botnet's activities.
Experts advise implementing proactive security measures, such as monitoring for unusual activity and updating firmware regularly.

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Cloudflare Defeats DDoS

Cloudflare successfully thwarted a historic 5.6 Tbps DDoS attack on October 29, 2024, from a Mirai-variant botnet.
The fully automated attack, lasting 80 seconds, involved 13,000 IoT devices.
In 2024, Cloudflare mitigated 21.3 million DDoS attacks, marking a 53% rise from the previous year.
Hyper-volumetric attacks increased by 1,885% in Q4 2024, primarily targeting Eastern Asia.

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