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Cloudflare just reported the largest Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack ever recorded !!

A massive 5.6 terabits per second (Tbps) assault targeting an internet service provider (ISP) in Eastern Asia. 

Attack Details:

     •       The UDP-based attack occurred on October 29, 2024.
•It targeted an internet service provider (ISP) in Eastern Asia to disrupt its services.
•Cloudflare, a security and connectivity services provider, reported that the attack lasted 80 seconds but had no impact on the target due to autonomous detection and mitigation. 

Rise in Ransom DDoS Attacks: 
Ransom-driven DDoS attacks saw a 78% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase and a 25% year-over-year (YoY) rise, peaking during Q4 and the Christmas season.

Cloudflare literally is the only player on the EDGE security.