Cloudflare has disclosed that it mitigated a record-breaking distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that peaked at 3.8 terabits per second (Tbps) and lasted 65 seconds. The web infrastructure and security company said it fended off "over one hundred hyper-volumetric L3/4 DDoS attacks throughout last month, with many exceeding 2 billion packets per second (Bpps) and 3 terabits per second (Tbps)." The hyper-volumetric L3/4 DDoS attacks have been ongoing since early September 2024, it noted, adding they targeted multiple customers in the financial services, Internet, and telecommunication industries. The activity has not been attributed to any specific threat actor. The previous record for the largest volumetric DDoS attack hit a peak throughput of 3.47 Tbps in November 2021, targeting an unnamed Microsoft Azure customer in Asia. Cybersecurity
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Kudos to our friends at CloudFlare! Cloudflare thwarted a record-breaking DDoS attack, peaking at 3.8 terabits per second. The attack targeted industries like financial services and telecommunications, leveraging compromised devices, including routers and servers, from multiple countries. These hyper-volumetric attacks aim to overwhelm network bandwidth and processing power. With such large-scale threats on the rise, businesses should ensure they have robust DDoS protection, regularly update their hardware and software, and consider leveraging cloud-based solutions with high capacity to manage large-scale traffic spikes. For more details, read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gBmUZqWr #ddos #cloudflare #cyberpulse #cyberattack #cybersecurity
Cloudflare Thwarts Largest-Ever 3.8 Tbps DDoS Attack Targeting Global Sectors
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Cloudflare Thwarts Largest-Ever 3.8 Tbps DDoS Attack Targeting Global Sectors Cloudflare has disclosed that it mitigated a record-breaking distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that peaked at 3.8 terabits per second (Tbps) and lasted 65 seconds. The web infrastructure and security company said it fended off "over one hundred hyper-volumetric L3/4 DDoS attacks throughout the month, with many exceeding 2 billion packets per second (Bpps) and 3 terabits per second (Tbps)." The hyper-volumetric L3/4 DDoS attacks have been ongoing since early September 2024, it noted, adding they targeted multiple customers in the financial services, Internet, and telecommunication industries. The activity has not been attributed to any specific threat actor. The previous record for the largest volumetric DDoS attack hit a peak throughput of 3.47 Tbps in November 2021, targeting an unnamed Microsoft Azure customer in Asia. Stay Connected to Sidharth Sharma, CPA, CISA, CISM, CFE, CDPSE for content related to Cyber Security. #CyberSecurity #JPMC #Technology #InfoSec #DataProtection #DataPrivacy #ThreatIntelligence #CyberThreats #NetworkSecurity #CyberDefense #SecurityAwareness #ITSecurity #SecuritySolutions #CyberResilience #DigitalSecurity #SecurityBestPractices #CyberRisk #SecurityOperations
Cloudflare Thwarts Largest-Ever 3.8 Tbps DDoS Attack Targeting Global Sectors
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In November 2021, we saw the #3Tbps #DDoS volume barrier broken with a 3.47 Tbps attack. That stood still until last week when a record-breaking distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that peaked at * 3.8 Tbps (terabits per second) * and lasted 65 seconds was reported by Cloudflare. Earlier this year, I posted about a new DDoS botnet being in the wild and that DDoS records are expected to be seen. Cloudflare isn't the only company seeing these massive attacks—Path Network, Inc reported a series of attacks peaking at 2.8Tbps, OVHcloud said it recently mitigated a record-breaking DDoS attack that reached #840million packets per second (Mpps), Akamai Technologies reported 1.3 Tbps, not so big compared with the others but still the third-largest volumetric DDoS attack recorded on their platform in the past four years. Other providers have faced similar threats recently. A common link between these events? A significant portion of the attack traffic appears to be coming from compromised #MikroTik devices with poor security. It seems like the organization behind this botnet is either stress-testing its capabilities against major DDoS mitigation providers or, more likely, selling it as a service already. Either way, it’s clear that the DDoS threat landscape is evolving rapidly. Stay vigilant, and ensure your network is prepared for these escalating threats. #networksecurity #cybercriminals #DDoSmitigation
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Last week, a new record-breaking distributed denial-of-service (#DDoS) attack was reported by #Cloudflare, peaking at 3.8 terabits per second (#Tbps) and lasting 65 seconds. This breaks the previous DDoS volume record of 3.47 Tbps, which occurred in November 2021 against a #Microsoft Azure customer. Earlier this year, we discussed the emergence of a new DDoS botnet, which has been contributing to a surge in these large-scale attacks. Not only has Cloudflare seen massive activity, but #PathNetwork, #OVHCloud, and #Akamai have also faced similar large-scale assaults. One key factor across many of these events? A substantial portion of the attack traffic appears to come from compromised #MikroTik devices. Whether stress-testing their capabilities or selling DDoS as a service, it’s clear that cybercriminals are continuously evolving their tactics. Is your business prepared to defend against these growing threats? Get in touch with Salesflow to discuss how we can help secure your infrastructure against these escalating attacks. Contact us at [email protected]. #DDoSsecurity #cybersecurity #networkprotection #MikroTik #ITinfrastructure https://lnkd.in/gxukYWxw
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Cloudflare has disclosed that it mitigated a record-breaking distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that peaked at 3.8 terabits per second (Tbps) and lasted 65 seconds. The web infrastructure and security company said it fended off "over one hundred hyper-volumetric L3/4 DDoS attacks throughout the month, with many exceeding 2 billion packets per second (Bpps) and 3 terabits per second (Tbps)." The hyper-volumetric L3/4 DDoS attacks have been ongoing since early September 2024, it noted, adding they targeted multiple customers in the financial services, Internet, and telecommunication industries. The activity has not been attributed to any specific threat actor. Stay connected to Aashay Gupta, CISM, GCP for content related to Cybersecurity. #LinkedIn #Cybersecurity #Cloudsecurity #AWS #GoogleCloud #Trends #informationprotection #Cyberthreats #CEH #ethicalhacker #hacking #cloudsecurity #productmanagement #cybersecurity #appsec #devsecops
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3.8 terabits per second (Tbps) and lasted 65 seconds.... 🚨 Record-Breaking DDoS Attack Thwarted by Cloudflare 🚨 Cloudflare successfully mitigated the largest-ever DDoS attack, which peaked at 3.8 Tbps and lasted 65 seconds. This wave of hyper-volumetric L3/4 attacks targeted industries like finance, telecom, and the internet since early September 2024. The attack leveraged compromised devices worldwide, including MikroTik routers and ASUS home routers, exploited through a critical flaw (CVE-2024-3080). The goal? To overwhelm network bandwidth and CPU capacity, preventing legitimate access. 💡 Key Takeaway: As DDoS attacks increase in both frequency and intensity, particularly targeting global sectors, organizations must prioritize scalable, cloud-based defenses to prevent outages. Source:@TheHackerNews #Cybersecurity #DDoS #Cloudflare #Botnet #TechNews #ITSecurity
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Cloudflare recently mitigated the largest-ever DDoS attack, peaking at a staggering 3.8 terabits per second (Tbps). This massive assault, targeting multiple sectors including financial services and telecommunications, spanned over 100 hyper-volumetric attacks over the course of a month. The key to defense? Advanced AI-driven mitigation systems and network redundancy. With DDoS attacks on the rise, businesses must invest in robust infrastructure and proactive defense measures to stay resilient. Is your organization prepared for attacks of this scale? #DDoS #CyberSecurity #CloudflareDefense #CyberResilience #AIinSecurity #Propelex
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Cloudflare stopped a massive cyberattack that aimed to overwhelm and disrupt the internet services of major global companies. The distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks targeted customers in the financial services, Internet, and telecommunication industries. The attacks were likely launched from a large botnet consisting of compromised ASUS home routers, which were breached using a recently disclosed critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-3080), along with other internet-connected devices like MikroTik routers, DVRs, and web servers. This incident highlights the importance of a layered defense in cybersecurity. The DDoS campaign used multiple techniques and exploited different vulnerabilities across a wide network of compromised devices, making it challenging to defend against with a single solution. A layered approach would include strategies like network traffic filtering, robust endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and traffic anomaly detection to mitigate threats at various points. Each layer works together to provide comprehensive coverage, preventing attackers from easily overwhelming defenses and limiting the damage if a breach occurs. 🐾 #cybersecurity #DDoS #cyberresilience #cyberdefense #security #networksecurity #threatintelligence #threatlandscape #riskmanagement #networkdefense
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🌐 Cloudflare Thwarts Record-Breaking DDoS Attack Peaking at 3.8 Tbps! 🌐 Cloudflare, a leading internet infrastructure and security company, has successfully mitigated the largest distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack ever publicly recorded, with traffic peaking at an unprecedented 3.8 terabits per second (Tbps). Key details of the attack: Occurred on October 3, 2024 Part of a month-long campaign targeting multiple sectors Peaked at 3.8 Tbps, lasting 65 seconds Originated from a diverse botnet of compromised devices The massive DDoS campaign targeted organizations across financial services, internet, and telecommunications industries. Cloudflare's automated systems detected and mitigated over 100 hyper-volumetric attacks during this period, with many exceeding 2 billion packets per second and 3 TbpsThe botnet responsible for the attacks utilized a variety of compromised devices, including: Asus home routers MikroTik networking equipment Digital video recorders (DVRs) Web servers These infected devices were geographically distributed, with significant concentrations in Russia, Vietnam, the United States, Brazil, and Spain1. Cloudflare's global network and advanced mitigation techniques allowed them to absorb and filter out the malicious traffic automatically, without disruption to their customers' services. This highlights the critical importance of robust, scalable cybersecurity solutions in maintaining internet stability and reliability. The previous record for the largest DDoS attack was 3.47 Tbps, defended by Microsoft Azure in Asia1. This new 3.8 Tbps attack represents a significant escalation in the scale of DDoS threats facing organizations online.As DDoS attacks continue to grow in size and sophistication, it's crucial for businesses and organizations to implement comprehensive DDoS protection strategies. This includes leveraging cloud-based security services, regularly updating and patching systems, and maintaining vigilant monitoring for potential threats. https://lnkd.in/dxUnzRiy #DDoS #Cybersecurity #Cloudflare #Botnet #Infosec #TechNews #CyberAttack #Tbps #NetworkSecurity 🔐🌐
Cloudflare blocks largest recorded DDoS attack peaking at 3.8Tbps
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𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝟑𝟖 𝐓𝐛𝐩𝐬 𝐃𝐃𝐨𝐒 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 Cloudflare blocked the largest-ever 38 Tbps DDoS attack, coinciding with vulnerabilities in the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS), highlighting the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝? Attackers exploited ASUS routers, amplifying UDP traffic to flood Cloudflare's defenses, turning compromised devices into traffic cannons. 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤? At 38 Tbps, this attack shattered records, demonstrating attackers' increasing ability to disrupt online services. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐔𝐏𝐒 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 CUPS vulnerabilities could amplify attacks 600 times, posing a significant threat to servers and networks. 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 Cloudflare's defense mitigated the attack in 65 seconds, showcasing their cutting-edge resilience against emerging threats. 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 Businesses need to constantly improve defenses as cyberattacks become more advanced. Cloudflare’s success shows the importance of staying prepared and responsive. https://lnkd.in/gckS6x6t #CyberSecurity #DDoS #Cloudflare #TechNews #bangalorejobs #immediatejoiner
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