Record-breaking 5.6 Tbps DDoS attack and global DDoS trends for 2024 Q4
2025-01-21
2024 ended with a bang. Cloudflare mitigated another record-breaking DDoS attack peaking at 5.6 Tbps....
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The fall and rise of TikTok (traffic)
2025-01-21
On January 19, 2025, ByteDance suspended TikTok and related apps for US users. We examine the 14-hour traffic plunge, recovery near Donald Trump’s inauguration....
TikTok ban takes hold: data reveals sharp traffic decline and rapid shift to alternatives
2025-01-19
On January 19, 2025, ByteDance shut down access to TikTok and other owned/operated apps for US users, causing an 85% traffic plunge and a rapid shift to alternatives like RedNote....
When the world logs off: Christmas, New Year’s, and the Internet’s holiday rhythm
2024-12-24
From Christmas Eve dinners in Europe to New Year’s Eve countdowns in Asia, Cloudflare data reveals how global festivities have typically shaped Internet usage and cultural rhythms...
Global elections in 2024: Internet traffic and cyber threat trends
2024-12-23
In 2024, as elections took place across over 60 countries, the Internet became both a battleground for cyberattacks and a vital platform for democratic engagement....