Corero's 2025 Threat Intelligence Report Reveals Strategic Shifts in DDoS Tactics and Rising Operational Strain for Defenders
Corero Network Security (DDOSF) has released its 2025 Threat Intelligence Report, revealing significant changes in DDoS attack patterns during 2024. The report highlights that customers faced an average of 11 attacks per day, marking a 5% year-over-year increase. Key findings show attackers shifting away from mid-sized attacks (1-5Gbps), which declined from 19.4% in 2019 to 12.4% in 2024.
The report identifies emerging trends including increased attack frequency, adoption of chained vector campaigns that rotate protocols every 30-60 seconds, and operational challenges for defenders. According to Merrill Research's survey, over 50% of organizations struggle with cross-team coordination, while 68% face difficulties demonstrating DDoS protection ROI to leadership.
Corero Network Security (DDOSF) ha pubblicato il suo Rapporto di Intelligence sulle Minacce 2025, rivelando cambiamenti significativi nei modelli di attacco DDoS durante il 2024. Il rapporto evidenzia che i clienti hanno subito in media 11 attacchi al giorno, segnando un aumento del 5% rispetto all'anno precedente. I dati principali mostrano un cambiamento degli aggressori, che si allontanano dagli attacchi di media entità (1-5 Gbps), diminuiti dal 19,4% nel 2019 al 12,4% nel 2024.
Il rapporto individua tendenze emergenti, tra cui un aumento della frequenza degli attacchi, l’adozione di campagne a vettori concatenati che ruotano i protocolli ogni 30-60 secondi, e sfide operative per i difensori. Secondo un sondaggio di Merrill Research, oltre il 50% delle organizzazioni fatica nella coordinazione tra team, mentre il 68% incontra difficoltà nel dimostrare il ritorno sull'investimento (ROI) della protezione DDoS ai vertici aziendali.
Corero Network Security (DDOSF) ha publicado su Informe de Inteligencia de Amenazas 2025, revelando cambios significativos en los patrones de ataques DDoS durante 2024. El informe destaca que los clientes enfrentaron un promedio de 11 ataques diarios, lo que representa un incremento del 5% interanual. Los hallazgos clave muestran que los atacantes se alejan de los ataques de tamaño medio (1-5 Gbps), que disminuyeron del 19,4% en 2019 al 12,4% en 2024.
El informe identifica tendencias emergentes, incluyendo un aumento en la frecuencia de ataques, la adopción de campañas con vectores encadenados que rotan protocolos cada 30-60 segundos, y desafíos operativos para los defensores. Según una encuesta de Merrill Research, más del 50% de las organizaciones tiene dificultades para la coordinación entre equipos, mientras que el 68% enfrenta problemas para demostrar el retorno de inversión (ROI) de la protección DDoS a la dirección.
Corero Network Security (DDOSF)는 2025년 위협 인텔리전스 보고서를 발표하며 2024년 동안 DDoS 공격 패턴에 큰 변화가 있었음을 밝혔습니다. 보고서에 따르면 고객들은 하루 평균 11건의 공격을 받았으며, 이는 전년 대비 5% 증가한 수치입니다. 주요 내용으로 공격자들이 중간 규모 공격(1-5Gbps)에서 벗어나고 있는데, 이는 2019년 19.4%에서 2024년 12.4%로 감소한 것으로 나타났습니다.
보고서는 공격 빈도 증가, 30~60초마다 프로토콜을 교체하는 연쇄 벡터 캠페인 채택, 그리고 방어자들의 운영적 어려움 등 새로운 추세를 확인했습니다. Merrill Research의 설문조사에 따르면, 조직의 50% 이상이 부서 간 협업에 어려움을 겪고 있으며, 68%는 경영진에게 DDoS 방어 투자 대비 효과(ROI)를 입증하는 데 어려움을 겪고 있습니다.
Corero Network Security (DDOSF) a publié son Rapport d’Intelligence sur les Menaces 2025, révélant des changements significatifs dans les schémas d’attaques DDoS en 2024. Le rapport souligne que les clients ont fait face en moyenne à 11 attaques par jour, soit une augmentation de 5% par rapport à l’année précédente. Les résultats clés montrent que les attaquants se détournent des attaques de taille moyenne (1-5 Gbps), qui sont passées de 19,4% en 2019 à 12,4% en 2024.
Le rapport identifie des tendances émergentes, notamment une fréquence accrue des attaques, l’adoption de campagnes à vecteurs enchaînés qui changent de protocole toutes les 30 à 60 secondes, ainsi que des défis opérationnels pour les défenseurs. Selon une enquête de Merrill Research, plus de 50% des organisations rencontrent des difficultés de coordination inter-équipes, tandis que 68% ont du mal à démontrer le retour sur investissement (ROI) de la protection DDoS auprès de leur direction.
Corero Network Security (DDOSF) hat seinen Threat Intelligence Report 2025 veröffentlicht und dabei bedeutende Veränderungen in den DDoS-Angriffs-Mustern im Jahr 2024 aufgezeigt. Der Bericht zeigt, dass Kunden durchschnittlich 11 Angriffe pro Tag erlebten, was einer 5%igen Steigerung im Jahresvergleich entspricht. Wichtige Erkenntnisse zeigen, dass Angreifer von mittelgroßen Angriffen (1-5 Gbps) abweichen, die von 19,4% im Jahr 2019 auf 12,4% im Jahr 2024 zurückgingen.
Der Bericht identifiziert aufkommende Trends wie eine erhöhte Angriffsfrequenz, die Nutzung von verketteten Vektor-Kampagnen, die alle 30-60 Sekunden Protokolle wechseln, sowie operative Herausforderungen für Verteidiger. Laut einer Umfrage von Merrill Research haben über 50% der Organisationen Schwierigkeiten bei der bereichsübergreifenden Koordination, während 68% Probleme haben, den ROI des DDoS-Schutzes gegenüber der Führung darzustellen.
- Attack pattern insights provide valuable intelligence for improving defense strategies
- Company demonstrates market leadership in DDoS protection research and analysis
- Report findings can help drive product development and market positioning
- Increasing frequency of DDoS attacks (11 per day) may strain company resources
- Operational challenges in demonstrating ROI could affect sales cycles
- Growing complexity in attack patterns may require additional R&D investment
Rather than relying solely on large, disruptive floods, attackers are increasingly favoring frequency, evasion, and coordinated execution. At the same time, defenders face growing difficulty keeping pace, hindered by fragmented responsibilities and limited visibility across hybrid environments.
"DDoS is no longer just a matter of stopping packets—it's about identifying patterns, coordinating teams, and mitigating before damage is done," said Ashley Stephenson, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Corero Network Security. "We see a growing gap between how attackers operate and how defenses are organized. Bridging that gap is essential."
Key Findings from the 2025 Report
- DDoS Frequency Reaches New Highs
Corero customers experienced an average of 11 attacks per day in 2024—a5% year-over-year increase and part of a broader multi-year trend. These frequent, low-volume events serve not just to disrupt, but to probe defenses, consume resources, and desensitize response teams. - Mid-Sized Attacks Are Declining
Attacks in the 1–5Gbps range, once common for their ability to evade detection while still causing harm, fell from19.4% of all attacks in 2019 to just12.4% in 2024. This ongoing reduction suggests a strategic shift, with attackers now opting for either stealthier sub-1Gbps probes or large-scale floods intended to overwhelm infrastructure. - Attackers Adopt Chained, Adaptive Tactics
Corero observed a growing pattern of multi-vector attacks, in which threat actors rotate between protocols every 30–60 seconds. These "chained vector" campaigns are designed to exploit detection delays and force constant reclassification by defenders—effectively keeping mitigation systems reactive rather than proactive. - Operational Gaps Hamper Defense
Findings from a survey conducted by Merrill Research and sponsored by Corero underscore the human and organizational challenges defenders face. Over50% of respondents cited difficulty coordinating across teams, and68% reported challenges demonstrating the ROI of DDoS protection to leadership. These challenges persist even in organizations with modern tooling.
"The data suggests DDoS background noise, in the form of smaller attacks, is increasingly a precursor to more dangerous DDoS incidents," Stephenson added. "Defenders can't treat these background attacks as exceptions. They are the new normal, and response needs to be integrated, automated, and cross-functional."
The full 2025 Threat Intelligence Report is available now at http://www.corero.com/threat.
About Corero Network Security
Corero Network Security is a leading provider of DDoS protection solutions, specializing in automatic detection and protection solutions with network visibility, analytics, and reporting tools. Corero's technology protects against external and internal DDoS threats in complex edge and subscriber environments, ensuring internet service availability. With operational centers in
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