Corero Network Security released its annual DDoS Threat Intelligence Report, revealing a 300% increase in carpet bomb DDoS attacks. Carpet
bomb attacks, also known as spread-spectrum or spray attacks, distribute
traffic across large IP address spaces, challenging standard victim-oriented
detection and mitigation techniques.
The report, based on data from Corero customers worldwide, examines attack
vectors, sizes, and attacker tools and techniques. It emphasizes the need for
proactive DDoS protection due to the evolving threat landscape.
Key report findings include:
- 300%
increase in carpet bomb attacks in 2022 compared to 2021. Legacy detection
techniques often fail to accurately identify these attacks, leading to
incomplete mitigation or false positives.
- Over
seven times as many Mirai-like DDoS attacks in 2022 than in 2021. These
botnet attacks are difficult to mitigate and can cause significant damage
to businesses.
- Twice as
many DDoS attacks targeting DNS (Domain Name System) services in 2022 than
in 2020. This attack vector has grown in popularity as an easy way for
attackers to disrupt communications to and from websites,
internet-connected devices, and applications.
"We are continuing to see significant
changes in the global DDoS attack landscape, with increased attack volume,
frequency and variation," said Ashley Stephenson, CTO, Corero Network Security.
"The exponential rise of 'carpet bomb' attacks presents a triple threat as they
evade, neutralize, or overload traditional DDoS protections."
Download the full "2023 DDOS Threat Intelligence Report" at
https://go.corero.com/threat.