Cloudflare successfully mitigated a record-breaking DDoS attack peaking at 22.2 Tbps and 10.6 billion packets per second, highlighting the increasing scale of volumetric cyber threats. The attack was linked to the AISURU botnet, which compromises over 300,000 devices worldwide, emphasizing the growing threat from IoT vulnerabilities. #AISURU #DDoSattack
Keypoints
- Cloudflare mitigated the largest DDoS attack recorded, reaching 22.2 Tbps.
- The attack lasted only 40 seconds but involved an enormous volume of traffic.
- The attack’s packet rate was about 10.6 billion packets per second, overwhelming security devices.
- The AISURU botnet, linked to the attack, infects over 300,000 devices globally.
- Vulnerable devices include routers, IP cameras, DVRs/NVRs, and chips from major manufacturers.