Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks were analyzed in a recent report by Link11. The report found a 70% increase in DDoS attacks, with attacks reaching critical levels in 14 seconds on average, compared to 55 seconds in 2022. Additionally, two thirds of observed traffic is machine-based, indicating the prevalence of bot activity.
Geopolitical tensions globally contributed to a rapid escalation in DDoS attacks, particularly targeting critical infrastructure, public institutions, and political organizations. The ongoing conflicts fueled politically motivated DDoS attacks by organized groups.