July 31, 2024 at 03:18PM Microsoft cited an implementation error that worsened a DDoS attack, disrupting its Azure cloud services for about 8 hours. The attack impacted various Azure services and was described as causing service errors, timeouts, and latency increases. The company stated it’s internally investigating the incident and plans to release a Preliminary … Read more
July 31, 2024 at 09:03AM Microsoft admitted that its defensive implementation exacerbated an Azure instability due to a DDoS attack, with an error in defense amplifying the impact. Despite their global defense strategy, the response to the attack did not go well, impacting various services. Microsoft’s responses and reviews are expected in the coming weeks. … Read more
March 26, 2024 at 08:16AM Minecraft, with millions of users, is threatened by DDoS attacks, impacting server functionality and player experiences. Severities of these disruptive attacks range from gameplay disruptions, financial losses to emotional impacts. Recognizing the signs and implementing protective measures are crucial. Advanced protection services like Gcore DDoS offer tailored defenses and support. … Read more
October 26, 2023 at 06:18PM New data from Lumen Technologies reveals that the banking industry was the most targeted vertical for Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in Q3 2023. A single banking customer experienced over 230 DDoS attacks in a single day, but Lumen’s multi-layered DDoS mitigation approach prevented any downtime. The report also … Read more