How Cloudflare auto-mitigated world record 3.8 Tbps DDoS attack
Cloudflare's DDoS protection systems automatically mitigated unprecedented hyper-volumetric attacks, reaching over 3 billion packets per second and 3.65 terabits per second.
MAIN POINTS
- Cloudflare mitigated multiple hyper-volumetric L3/4 DDoS attacks over 3 billion packets per second.
- The largest DDoS attacks exceeded 3.65 terabits per second, showcasing unprecedented scale.
- Automatic mitigation was successful, preventing disruption from these massive attacks.
TAKEAWAYS
- Cloudflare's systems can handle unprecedented levels of DDoS attacks automatically.
- The scale of recent DDoS attacks has reached new heights in both Bpps and Tbps.
- Effective DDoS protection is critical for maintaining service continuity during large-scale attacks.