Security News > 2019 > November > Attackers increasingly embracing small-scale DDoS attacks to evade detection

The growth in both large- and small-scale DDoS attacks continues its upward trajectory, according to a report released by Neustar. The report reveals that the total number of DDoS attacks was up 241% in the third quarter of 2019, compared to the same period last year. The report also confirmed the continued increase in small-scale attacks and the use of multiple threat vectors, as new vectors continue to expand the attack surface that organizations must … More → The post Attackers increasingly embracing small-scale DDoS attacks to evade detection appeared first on Help Net Security.
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