Corero Network Security Releases DDoS Threat Intelligence Report
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Carpet Bomb DDoS Attacks Rise 300%
MARLBOROUGH, Ma., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corero Network Security, the specialists in distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection solutions, today released its annual DDoS Threat Intelligence Report, revealing a 300% increase in carpet bomb DDoS attacks. Carpet bomb attacks, also known as spread-spectrum or spray attacks, distribute traffic across large IP address spaces, challenging standard victim-oriented detection and mitigation techniques.
The report, based on data from Corero customers worldwide, examines attack vectors, sizes, and attacker tools and techniques. It emphasizes the need for proactive DDoS protection due to the evolving threat landscape.
Key report findings include:
-- 300% increase in carpet bomb attacks in 2022 compared to 2021. Legacy
detection techniques often fail to accurately identify these attacks,
leading to incomplete mitigation or false positives.
-- Over seven times as many Mirai-like DDoS attacks in 2022 than in 2021.
These botnet attacks are difficult to mitigate and can cause significant
damage to businesses.
-- Twice as many DDoS attacks targeting DNS (Domain Name System) services
in 2022 than in 2020. This attack vector has grown in popularity as an
easy way for attackers to disrupt communications to and from websites,
internet-connected devices, and applications.
"We are continuing to see significant changes in the global DDoS attack landscape, with increased attack volume, frequency and variation," said Ashley Stephenson, CTO, Corero Network Security. "The exponential rise of 'carpet bomb' attacks presents a triple threat as they evade, neutralize, or overload traditional DDoS protections."
Download the full "2023 DDOS Threat Intelligence Report" at https://go.corero.com/threat.
About Corero Network Security Corero Network Security is a leading provider of DDoS protection solutions, specializing in automatic detection and protection solutions with network visibility, analytics, and reporting tools. Corero's technology protects against external and internal DDoS threats in complex edge and subscriber environments, ensuring internet service availability. With operational centers in Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA, and Edinburgh, UK, Corero is headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market (ticker: CNS). Visit www.corero.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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