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Gcore's Q3-Q4 2024 Radar report reveals a significant 56% year-on-year increase in DDoS attacks, highlighting a steep long-term growth trend. The report indicates a concerning escalation in the total number of DDoS attacks and their magnitude, with the largest attack peaking at 2 Tbps, an 18% increase from Q1-Q2 2024. DDoS attacks are also becoming shorter in duration but more powerful.

The gaming industry remains the most targeted sector, accounting for 34% of all attacks. However, the financial services sector experienced a significant surge, accounting for 26% of all DDoS attacks, up from 12% in the previous period. The technology industry also saw a steady increase in its share of DDoS attacks. The increase to the technology sector increasing from 7% to 19% since Q3-Q4 2023. This shift shows DDoS attackers recognize the wide-reaching disruption potential of attacking technology services.

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• hackernoon.com: Gcore Radar Report Reveals 56% Year-on-Year Increase In DDoS Attacks
• securityboulevard.com: News alert: Gcore Radar reveals 56% rise in DDoS attacks – gaming industry targeted the most
• The Hacker News: Gcore DDoS Radar Reveals 56% YoY Increase in DDoS Attacks
• www.cybersecurity-insiders.com: Gcore Radar report reveals 56% year-on-year increase in DDoS attacks
• Security Boulevard: Security Boulevard Article on Gcore Radar reveals 56% rise in DDoS attacks
• www.lastwatchdog.com: News alert: Gcore Radar reveals 56% rise in DDoS attacks – gaming industry targeted the most

Classification:

• HashTags: #DDoS #Cybersecurity #GcoreRadar
• Company: Gcore
• Target: Gaming and financial services sectors
• Product: DDoS Radar
• Feature: DDoS attacks
• Type: News
• Severity: Medium