Network-layer DDoS attack trends for Q2 2020
Aug 5, 2020Vivek Ganti, Omer Yoachimik
Summary
This post details the significant increase and acceleration of network-layer (L3/4) DDoS attacks observed in Q2 2020, doubling from the previous quarter. It highlights the emergence of some of the largest attacks ever recorded on Cloudflare's network, increased attack vector diversity, and greater geographical distribution. The post also analyzes attack characteristics such as size (both bit and packet rates), duration, and common attack vectors like SYN floods, while emphasizing Cloudflare's automated mitigation capabilities through Gatebot and dosd.
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