Gcore [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12], a European provider of cloud and edge computing solutions [1] [2] [5] [9] [10] [12], has observed a significant rise in DDoS attacks across various industries [2] [5] [9]. This increase in attacks highlights the need for robust cybersecurity measures to combat the growing sophistication of cyber criminals.
Description
Gcore recently reported that DDoS attacks have become more prevalent, with the average attack strength doubling to 800 Gbps and reaching peaks of over 1.5 Tbps. Despite these intensified attacks, Gcore successfully defended against two consecutive DDoS attacks targeting a gaming industry customer [4] [8] [10]. They employed dynamic traffic shaping [3], anomaly detection [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [9] [10] [11] [12], regular expression filters [3] [4] [6], and collaborative threat intelligence to neutralize the attacks and protect their customer’s platforms. These strategies proved effective [3], as Gcore did not suffer any financial or reputational losses.
The attackers utilized new strategies [7], including flood and TCP protocol exploitation such as SYN flood, PSH [3] [6], and ACK traffic [3] [6], in an attempt to compromise Gcore’s defenses [3]. They also employed random UDP source ports and forged IP addresses to evade filtering mechanisms and overload the customer’s servers with excessive traffic. However, Gcore’s DDoS Protection successfully mitigated the impact of these attacks, ensuring the continuity of critical services [3] [6].
Conclusion
The increasing sophistication of cyber criminals [1] [2] [5] [10] [11] [12], as demonstrated by these escalating DDoS attacks, highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures [3]. Gcore’s successful defense against these attacks serves as a reminder of the effectiveness of strategies such as dynamic traffic shaping, anomaly detection [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [9] [10] [11] [12], and collaborative threat intelligence [3] [4] [6]. As DDoS attacks continue to evolve, organizations must remain vigilant and invest in comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to protect their platforms and mitigate potential financial and reputational losses.
References
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/two-powerful-ddos-attacks-prevented-100000464.html
[2] https://ai-techpark.com/two-powerful-ddos-attacks-prevented-by-gcore/
[3] https://flyytech.com/2023/12/03/discover-how-gcore-thwarted-powerful-1-1tbps-and-1-6tbps-ddos-attacks/
[4] https://teknomers.com/es/descubra-como-gcore-frustro-potentes-ataques-ddos-de-11-tbps-y-16-tbps/
[5] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/two-powerful-ddos-attacks-prevented-by-gcore-302001187.html
[6] https://thehackernews.com/2023/12/discover-how-gcore-thwarted-powerful.html
[7] https://hostingjournalist.com/gcore-stops-two-powerful-ddos-attacks-including-one-of-1-6-tbit-s/
[8] https://blog.ehcgroup.io/2023/12/01/11/10/33/16294/descubra-como-gcore-frustro-potentes-ataques-ddos-de-11-tbps-y-16-tbps/noticias-de-seguridad/ehacking/
[9] https://roboticulized.com/artificial-intelligence/2023/11/30/142305/two-powerful-ddos-attacks-prevented-by-gcore/
[10] https://cioinfluence.com/security/two-powerful-ddos-attacks-prevented-by-gcore/
[11] https://www.informazione.it/c/0ECEDE1E-2538-4205-8D25-0FDCBA1002AB/Two-Powerful-DDoS-Attacks-Prevented-by-Gcore
[12] https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/23/11/n36017890/two-powerful-ddos-attacks-prevented-by-gcore
