A DDoS attack is a flood of internet traffic from many different machines. It targets a single device, service, or network with the intent of overwhelming a specific target so that it can’t be used.

Distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks usually use a network of compromised devices to bombard a server with an unusually large amount of data in order to render a service unusable. But ...

DDoS stands for distributed denial-of-service. The point of the attack is to inundate your website with traffic, to the point that it can't handle the influx of users and collapses under its own ...

DDoS traffic analysis can break down the firehose of junk traffic in different ways, including by listing the countries that had the most IP addresses involved in an attack.

The Cybersecurity 202 The lowly DDoS attack is showing signs of being anything but June 27, 2023 More than 2 years ago Summary Analysis by Tim Starks ...

The largest DDoS attack during the period was measured at 5.6 terabits per second, but has already been overtaken by an attack on April 24th that was measured at 5.8 terabits per second.

While 37.4 TB may not seem extraordinary in today's data terms, the velocity of the attack -- blasting that volume in less than a minute -- set a new benchmark for DDoS intensity. The attack ...

The assumptions a business shouldn’t make about its DDoS defenses and the steps it should take now to reduce its likelihood of attack.

never-ending arms race Record DDoS pummels site with once-unimaginable 7.3Tbps of junk traffic Attacker rained down the equivalent of 9,300 full-length HD movies in just 45 seconds.

DDoS attacks surge during political crises According to NETSCOUT, politically motivated DDoS attacks skyrocketed in 2024, with some countries seeing spikes of over 2,800% during major conflicts.

The Internet Archive has been hit with a series of DDoS attacks this week that have taken the service offline. The Verge noticed a popup on the site today when the online database went down.

One group called BlackMeta has claimed responsibility for the DDoS attack, citing pro-Palestinian motives. “We believe that highlighting the plight of innocent Palestinian people is essential, and ...