Kaspersky Research Finds DDoS Sttacks in Q1 2021 Return to Pre-Pandemic Numbers
Woburn, MA – May 10, 2021 — According to data from Kaspersky DDoS Prevention, in Q1 2021, the number of DDoS attacks dropped by 29% compared to the same period in 2020, but increased by 47% compared to Q4 2020. This growth is explained by an unusual spike in January which accounted for 43% of all attacks in the quarter.
In early 2021, many people were still working remotely and spending their leisure time at home. Therefore, cybercriminals conducted DDoS attacks against entities that users need more, like telecom providers, so that their clients experienced issues with their internet connection or online gaming sites. Despite the remaining attention on such resources, statistics show the overall DDoS situation is becoming stable.