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Technology Sector Surpasses Gaming as Top DDoS Attack Target in Q1–Q2 2025

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The Gcore Radar report for Q1–Q2 2025 reveals a 41% year-on-year increase in DDoS attack volume, with the technology sector now the most targeted, surpassing gaming. The largest recorded attack peaked at 2.2 Tbps, demonstrating growing scale and sophistication in DDoS campaigns. Attacks are longer, multi-layered, and increasingly target web applications and APIs. The financial services industry remains a significant target, facing heightened risks. The report highlights the rising complexity and impact of DDoS attacks, driven by accessible attack tools, vulnerable IoT devices, geopolitical tensions, and advanced attack techniques. The shift in targeted industries and the increasing use of multi-vector and application-layer attacks underscore the need for robust, proactive defenses.

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  1. 25.09.2025 13:15 1 articles · 4d ago

    Technology Sector Becomes Top DDoS Target in Q1–Q2 2025

    The Gcore Radar report for Q1–Q2 2025 reveals that the technology sector has surpassed gaming as the most targeted industry for DDoS attacks. The report details a 41% year-on-year increase in attack volume, with the largest attack peaking at 2.2 Tbps. Attacks are becoming longer, more sophisticated, and increasingly target web applications and APIs. The financial services industry remains a significant target, facing heightened risks.

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