Exploring Internet traffic shifts and cyber attacks during the 2024 US election
Nov 6, 2024João Tomé, Jocelyn Woolbright
Summary
This post details Cloudflare's role in protecting US election infrastructure from cyberattacks during the 2024 election cycle. It highlights the mitigation of over 6 billion HTTP DDoS requests targeting election-related websites, with no significant disruptions observed. The post analyzes traffic shifts, DNS trends, and specific DDoS attack patterns against campaign and party websites, showcasing the scale and sophistication of these attacks. It also reiterates Cloudflare's commitment to election security through its Impact programs (Project Galileo, Athenian Project, Cloudflare for Campaigns) and collaborations with government agencies.
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