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2022-03-10 20:03
DDoS attacks expand as cybercriminals target cloud providers and ransomware victims.
Cybercriminals expanded the types of organizations at the receiving end of DDoS attacks.
On its end, Radware discovered and blocked 580,766 DDoS attacks for all of last year, with an average of 1,591 per day.
For 2021, the average volume in attacks seen by Radware ranged from 4.6 TB to 51.65 TB. The longer a DDoS attack continues, the greater the damage.
To help your organization combat DDoS attacks, Radware offers a guide on How To Protect Yourself Before, During and After a DDoS Attack.
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