DDoS Attack Trends Across Regions and Providers
In recent quarterly data, Russia accounted for a small but notable share of global DDoS activity, representing a little over two percent of all attacks and ranking among the higher-mid tier of affected countries. The figures come from Garda, a leading information security firm, and reflect insights gathered from industry data sources within the security sector.
Garda did not disclose a precise attack tally for Russia, yet they confirmed that incident counts doubled from the prior quarter. This indicates a rising threat level, even as Russia’s share remains modest on the global scale.
Other security companies report similar dynamics. For example, Qrator Labs observed a roughly forty percent increase in DDoS incidents in the period, while DDoS-Guard reported a twenty-eight percent rise year over year for the quarter. These signals point to a broader uptick in volumetric and multi-vector attacks across markets.
Geographic distribution highlighted by Garda shows the United States as the most targeted region, making up about a third of all attacks in the period. China followed in a distant second place. Such patterns emphasize the importance of regional defense postures and the need for scalable mitigation strategies to withstand peak traffic surges.
On the origin side, Garda noted a retreat in attacks traced to Russian soil, with the share dropping from just over three percent in the first quarter to just above two percent in the following quarter. The leading sources of attack traffic globally are concentrated in Asia, with China, India, and South Korea consistently appearing as top offenders in the observed data.
Industry experts have also highlighted shifts in attack types. In the first half of the year, Russia faced a notable rise in multi-vector DDoS campaigns, where attackers combine several methods to complicate detection and mitigation. The growth in such complex campaigns underscores the need for adaptive, layered security architectures and rapid incident response capabilities. These observations are supported by insights from StormWall specialists, who emphasize that multi-vector threats can overwhelm traditional defenses if not countered with diversified mitigation strategies and proactive monitoring. [Attribution: Garda and StormWall security analyses]