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There was a 154 percent increase in the number of attacks between 2019 and 2020, with growth in ransom-related DDoS (RDDoS) attacks and a rise in use of existing attack vectors, including web applications, a Neustar report reveals. The report also provides key details around the amount, size, duration and intensity of DDoS attacks throughout 2020 to keep cybersecurity professionals informed. DDoS extortion demands on the rise Primarily, the report highlights a rise in ransom-related … More
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