Threat groups’ tactics to avoid detection and cause harm are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Many security practitioners have seen distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks carried out during peak business hours, when firms are more likely to be understaffed and caught off guard.
DDoS attacks are a year-round threat, but we’ve seen an increase in attacks around the holiday season. Microsoft mitigated an average of 1,435 assaults per day in 2022. These attacks peaked on September 22, 2022, with roughly 2,215 documented attacks, and continued at a greater volume until the last week of December. From June to August, the number of attacks were reduced.
One reason for this trend could be that many organisations operate with fewer security staff and limited resources to monitor their networks and apps during the holidays. The huge volume of traffic and income made by organisations during this peak business season make this time of year even more tempting to attackers.
Cybercriminals frequently take advantage of this opportunity to carry out lucrative attacks at a low cost. A DDoS assault can be ordered via a DDo
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