DDoS Attack Trends for 2022 Q1

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This post provides a detailed analysis of DDoS attack trends observed in Q1 2022, highlighting a massive spike in application-layer DDoS attacks and a decrease in network-layer attacks. It introduces new data points on volumetric attacks, zero-day reflection attacks, and geographical attack patterns in Russia and Ukraine. The post also details trends in ransom DDoS attacks and shifts in the primary sources and targets of application-layer attacks, particularly noting the US's emergence as a leading source. This contributes to the ongoing narrative of Cloudflare's threat intelligence and mitigation capabilities by providing specific, time-bound data on the evolving DDoS landscape.