French elections: political cyber attacks and Internet traffic shifts
Jul 8, 2024João Tomé
Summary
This post details Cloudflare's role in defending French political parties against significant DDoS attacks during the 2024 legislative elections. It quantifies the intensity and volume of these attacks, highlighting their impact on protected entities and their potential as a distraction for other cyber threats. Additionally, the post analyzes internet traffic shifts during election periods, noting a distinct dip in traffic when initial results were announced, and observes an increase in mobile device usage on election days. It also tracks DNS trends for news outlets and social media, demonstrating how these platforms see increased activity during election reporting.
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