The aim of a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack is to overwhelm a network or server resources in order to force an interruption of work. Using malware, it causes the network’s systems to make hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of requests per second. The server fails to respond to each, triggering downtime.
This downtime costs the organization millions of dollars in lost business opportunities. The money needed to recover from DDoS adds to the ongoing financial losses. Clever businesses adopt DDoS protection software to safeguard their networks.
The statistics below explore the current state of DDoS. They talk about the magnitude of attacks, duration, costs, and other factors.
Below are some relevant statistics on DDoS attacks that showcase what’s new and yet to come with this kind of cyber attack.
DDoS-for-hire marketplaces were shut down in 2023 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Source: KrebsonSecurity
Threat actors have grown smarter and sneakier. Modern hackers disguise DDoS attacks as genuine traffic, making them harder to detect. The stats below make it obvious they’re on the rise.
Understanding their growth trajectory will help you respond in a way these bigger magnitude attacks would assume.
of companies with a workforce of 50 or more reported experiencing at least one DDoS or denial of service (DoS) attack. 24% of these companies were in telecommunication, and 22% were in financial services.
Source: Kaspersky
Launching a DDoS attack is incredibly cost-effective, but the financial losses of recovering from an attack are astronomical. The statistics below compare the financials of DDoS, both for attackers and target victims.
is the cost of initiating a DDoS attack for 24 hours using 20,000 to 50,000 requests per second.
Source: LinkedIn
Some tech giants and reputable companies have suffered DDoS attacks despite having security measures set in place. Some were able to protect their assets, others were not. Continue reading to explore the magnitude of DDoS these companies faced in the recent past.
requests per second came to be when a Google Cloud Armor customer was attacked with DDoS in 2022. The requests came from 5,000 IP addresses in 132 countries.
Source: Google Cloud
DDoS attacks vary in size and duration, depending on the severity of the cyber attack. Some come in waves, making them harder to detect. Others might appear to stop, only to resume again.
The duration of a DDoS attack also has a lot to do with an organization's security posture. Modern attacks grow more potent and lasting every day. Let’s look at the why and how behind it.
was the average duration of a DDoS attack in Q3 2022. It highlights a trend toward shorter, concentrated attacks.
Source: Qrator Labs
DDoS attacks are ready and on the rise. The stats above indicate a growing threat for businesses and individuals alike, but we can protect ourselves with comprehensive cybersecurity measures.
Conduct regular security audits and train your people on best security practices. Delve into your cybersecurity strategy for potential gaps. Close them before they put a hole in your pocket.
Learn more about how to stop the malicious traffic of a DDoS attack.
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Sagar Joshi is a former content marketing specialist at G2 in India. He is an engineer with a keen interest in data analytics and cybersecurity. He writes about topics related to them. You can find him reading books, learning a new language, or playing pool in his free time.
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