Exploring Internet and security trends during the 2024 U.S. Democratic National Convention

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This post analyzes internet traffic and security trends during the 2024 U.S. Democratic National Convention. It details shifts in DNS traffic to Kamala Harris-related sites and fundraising domains, increased traffic to news organizations, and observed DDoS attacks targeting politically-related organizations. It also examines email trends, noting a surge in Trump-related emails and a drop in Biden-related emails. This contributes to the understanding of how major political events influence internet behavior and security threats, providing real-world data on the effectiveness of Cloudflare's threat management capabilities during high-profile events.