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Cyber attacks are getting bigger and smarter. Are you vulnerable?
What Is a DDoS Attack and How Can It Cripple Your Business?
Ever tried to buy tickets for a big event only to find the seller’s website crashes under the weight of thousands of people trying to buy at once? This happens because the website’s servers get overloaded and can’t handle the traffic.
Criminals use the same principle in what’s called a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack - flooding your business’s online systems with massive amounts of internet traffic to overwhelm and disable them. The result? Your customers can’t access your services, leading to frustration and lost revenue.
Why You Should Take DDoS Attacks Seriously
Last year, the average DDoS attack lasted around 50 minutes. That might not seem long, but it’s plenty of time to disrupt your operations and drive customers away. Downtime from these attacks can be incredibly costly.
Even more alarming: DDoS attacks are growing bigger, smarter, and more frequent. The largest recorded attack was recently blocked at a staggering 71 million requests per second—smashing the previous record of 46 million requests per second.
To make matters worse, some attackers now demand ransom payments to stop ongoing attacks, putting even more pressure on businesses.
How to Protect Your Business Against DDoS Attacks
- Ensure your firewalls are robust and up to date. They should include DDoS monitoring and prevention capabilities.
- Implement specialised DDoS protection tools to detect and mitigate attacks quickly.
- Educate your team on the importance of cybersecurity vigilance and response procedures.
- Regularly review and update your security protocols to keep pace with evolving threats.
Need Help Securing Your Business Against DDoS Attacks?
Don’t wait until an attack disrupts your business. We specialise in helping companies across London and Essex protect themselves from DDoS and other cyber threats. Get in touch today to ensure your business stays safe and online, no matter what.
