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DDOS ATTACKS HAVE CHANGED : FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ! dgreater than ever .

DDoS attackers have multiple motivations and options of attack tools and services .
When it comes to cybersecurity , and specifically Distributed Denial of Services ( DDoS ) attacks , the question is not if , but when , your organisation will be a target . With “ bad actors ” constantly improving attack methods , the risks of experiencing negative impact to your business including increased costs , lost revenue due to service downtime , or a hit to your reputation are
According to our latest NETSCOUT Threat Intelligence Report , there were over 10 million attacks in 2020 , which was a 20 % year-over-year increase .
And the new normal is now more than 800,000 a month !
The combination of multiple motivations and plethora of cheap DDoS attack tools and services means the odds of your organisation becoming the target of a DDoS attack are increasing . p
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To accurately determine your organisation ’ s risk of a DDoS attack , and to be ready to stop or mitigate the impact , you need to be aware of the latest trends in DDoS attacks and the best practices in defence .
You can always improve your security , and that starts with questioning your current assumptions .
NETSCOUT Security Expert :
Have you considered DDoS attacks ? They are serious attacks that impact availability . DDoS attacks are by name , an attempt to deny a service ; that can be any number of services , denied for any purpose .
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