The rise of DDoS attacks in 2024

In 2024, DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks reached unprecedented levels, marking a new era of threats in the cybersecurity landscape. This type of attack, which involves overloading a network with requests to render it inaccessible, is intensifying both in terms of volume and complexity. The impact of these attacks, previously targeted primarily at enterprises, is now extending to critical infrastructures worldwide. Here’s an overview of the main features of this growing threat.

There are many reasons for this upsurge. The mass adoption of connected devices (IoT), often poorly secured, has widened the attack surface available to cybercriminals. Attack tools have also become more accessible, with some being offered for sale on dark web forums. Geopolitical tensions are also contributing to this trend, with organized groups using DDoS attacks as weapons in digital conflicts, aiming to disrupt the vital services of national or international adversaries.