The increased frequency of DDoS attacks in 2016 does not bode well for 2017 across all industries, including credit unions and financial services, according to Sterling, Va.-based information provider Neustar, Inc.
In its in-depth research report DDoS & Cyber Security Insights, Neustar provides statistical analysis of the distributed denial of services attacks and mitigation data collected through Neustar SiteProtect. The report examines the growth of DDoS attacks during 2016, providing specific insight into multiple attack vectors, such as domain name system security extensions amplification and internet-of-things botnets.
"The DDoS attack landscape has become increasingly complex in 2016 because there is no singular goal behind these attacks; some seek to disrupt services, while others serve as smokescreens to breach data," Rodney Joffe, SVP and fellow, Neustar said. "Organizations must remain vigilant against conventional attacks; even as new threatsare realized today and in 2017."
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