DDoS Attacks, Threats & Cybersecurity Defense
Expert insights, news, and opinions on DDoS attacks, emerging cyber threats, and defensive strategies from our team of certified security professionals.
Deep dives into DDoS attacks, threat analysis, and security best practices
Layer 7 DDoS attacks have increased by 340% in 2025, targeting web applications with sophisticated techniques. We analyze the latest attack vectors, real-world case studies, and effective mitigation strategies for modern application-layer threats.
Read Full Article →Recent attacks have exceeded 3.5 Tbps, overwhelming even enterprise-grade infrastructure. This article explores how botnets achieve these massive volumes, the economics behind DDoS-for-hire services, and next-generation defense mechanisms.
Read Full Article →Everyone's talking about AI-enhanced DDoS attacks, but what's actually happening? Our analysis separates fact from fiction, examining real AI applications in attack automation and what defenders should actually be worried about.
Read Full Article →Breaking down the massive DDoS attack that briefly disrupted one of the world's largest CDNs. Technical analysis of attack vectors, infrastructure weaknesses, and critical lessons for building resilient systems.
Read Full Article →From rate limiting to traffic scrubbing, we test and evaluate modern DDoS mitigation techniques. Real performance data, cost analysis, and implementation guides for startups to enterprises.
Read Full Article →DDoS-for-hire services (booters/stressers) are a $2B underground industry. We infiltrated several services to understand pricing, capabilities, and the disturbing ease of launching attacks. Plus: law enforcement takedown efforts.
Read Full Article →ShieldStack Blog is written by certified cybersecurity professionals (CISSP, CEH, OSCP) with over 10 years of hands-on experience defending against DDoS attacks and cyber threats. Our mission is to share practical knowledge, real-world insights, and honest opinions about cybersecurity challenges facing organizations today.