DDoS Trend Report 2025

Uncover the Latest DDoS Attack Trends and Insights

The Nexusguard 2025 DDoS Trends Report reveals how attackers are evolving their tactics, the vulnerabilities they exploit, and the defense strategies essential for staying protected. Based on global threat intelligence, it highlights critical data and actionable insights to help organizations strengthen their defenses against today’s most sophisticated threats.

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Key Observations from the Report

• Explosive Growth in Attack Size: The average attack size increased by 69% year-over-year, with maximum attack sizes reaching 962.2 Gbps, setting new records.
• Small Attacks Dominate: 85% of DDoS attacks remain under 1 Gbps, demonstrating attackers’ focus on short-burst, low-resource attacks to evade detection.
• HTTPS Flood Emerges as the Top Threat: 21% of all attacks leverage HTTPS Floods, exploiting encrypted traffic to overwhelm servers.
• DNS Attacks Skyrocket: DNS-layer attacks surged by 876%, underscoring the need for robust DNS-layer protection.‍
• End-to-End Hybrid Solutions Are Key: The report recommends combining cloud scalability and on-premise responsiveness for the most effective defense.

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Why This Report Matters

• Data-Driven Insights: Understand the evolving tactics of DDoS attackers and the latest trends shaping the cybersecurity landscape.
• Actionable Strategies: Learn how to implement hybrid DDoS mitigation to protect against both volumetric and application-layer attacks.
• Expert Analysis: Benefit from Nexusguard’s global threat intelligence and commentary from industry leaders.

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Who Should Read This Report?

This report is designed for:

• Cybersecurity Professionals: Stay informed on the latest DDoS tactics and prepare your defenses.
• Research Analysts: Access detailed data and trends to support your reporting and studies on cybersecurity.

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What’s Inside the Report?

• Top 10 Takeaways: Key trends and statistics about DDoS attacks in 2025.
• Attack Vectors: In-depth analysis of HTTPS Floods, DNS Reflection, and UDP Fragmentation attacks.
• Macro and Micro Trends: Insights into attack size, duration, and changing attacker behaviors.
• Recommendations: Practical strategies for end-to-end hybrid protection against modern DDoS threats.

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