Cloudflare blocks largest recorded DDoS attack peaking at 3.8Tbps

October 3, 2024 at 12:15PM A recent DDoS campaign targeted financial, internet, and telecommunications sectors, resulting in a record 3.8 Tbps volumetric attack. The assault comprised 100 hyper-volumetric attacks, overwhelming network infrastructure and primarily leveraging compromised devices in various countries. Cloudflare autonomously mitigated the attacks, with UDP-based transfers and CUPS vulnerabilities posing ongoing threats. Key … Read more