Neustar highlights rise in ransom-related DDoS attacks and greater use of existing attack vectors Extortion demands grew in 2020, as cyber criminals targeted new online industries Neustar, Inc., a global information services and technology company and leader in identity resolution, has today published its report entitled 'Cyber Threats and Trends: Pandemic Style', detailing the security risks faced by companies as the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digital revolution. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210128005015/en/ Figure 1: Percentage change in number of attacks by size category, 2020 vs. 2019 (Graphic: Business Wire) Informed by data from Neustar's Security Operations Center (SOC), the report reveals 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. The report also provides key details around the amount, size, duration and intensity of DDoS attacks throughout 2020 to keep cyber security professionals informed.