UNVEILING THE
NEW THREAT LANDSCAPE

The rising tide of DDoS attacks threaten organizations worldwide that deliver critical access and services. This tide brings new threats, evolving tactics, and a doubling-down on adversary methodologies to launch hybrid application-layer and botnet-based direct-path DDoS attacks.
From the first Netscout Worldwide Infrastructure Security Report (WISR) in 2005 to our 5th Anniversary DDoS Threat Intelligence Report today, Netscout has witnessed a tenfold increase in DDoS attacks. These attacks evolved from simple denial-of-service to dynamic distributed denial-of-service, where attacks evolve and adapt to counter network defenders. This is unfolding while adversaries continue to expand and launch new botnets to devastating effect, creating a shifting paradigm with direct-path attacks at the center.

+ Additional PDF: "DDoS Attacks Have Changed: 5 Things You Need to Know".