Security News > 2020 > February > Why certain companies are more heavily targeted by DDoS attacks
2020-02-05 08:00
Most DDoS attacks in 2019 were directed toward companies in the gaming and gambling sectors, the report found.
Released on Wednesday, Imperva's annual Global DDoS Threat Landscape Report looks at the greater scale, effective strategies, and higher frequency of DDoS attacks.
Companies in the computing and internet sectors came in third as the recipients of 36% of the DDoS attacks launched in 2019.
Particularly susceptible to DDoS attacks are sites that host high-risk businesses such as gaming and gambling companies and crypto-currency traders, according to Imperva.
Every adult-oriented website tracked by Imperva during the year was hit by an average of 84 attacks between May and December, totaling around 10.5 attacks per site each month.
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