Tech Overtakes Gaming as Top DDoS Attack Target, New Gcore Radar Report Finds

Tech Overtakes Gaming as Top DDoS Attack Target, New Gcore Radar Report Finds

The latest Gcore Radar report highlights a significant increase in DDoS attack volume and sophistication in early 2025, with peak attacks reaching 2.2 Tbps. Industries such as technology and financial services are increasingly targeted, with application-layer attacks on the rise. #GcoreRadar #DDoSAttack #WebApplicationProtection

Keypoints

  • Attack volumes increased by 41% year-on-year, reaching over 1.17 million attacks in H1 2025.
  • The largest recorded attack peaked at 2.2 Tbps, demonstrating growing attack scale and impact.
  • Targeted industries have shifted, with technology overtaking gaming as the main target.
  • Application-layer attacks now account for 38% of total attacks, utilizing multi-vector strategies.
  • Sources of attacks include the US, Netherlands, and emerging contributors like Hong Kong, emphasizing a global threat landscape.

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