DDoS Attacks Skyrocket and Hacktivist Activity Surges Threatening Critical Global Infrastructure According to NETSCOUT’s 1H2024 Threat Intelligence Report, Podcast

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Hacktivists Escalate Sophisticated, Multi-Vector Assaults on Banking and Financial Services, Government, and Utilities In this podcast episode, we will explore the evolving threat of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting telecom carriers, as revealed in NETSCOUT’s latest DDoS Threat Intelligence Report. With 5G connectivity rapidly expanding—from 12.6 million subscriptions in 2019 to an anticipated 2.8 billion by the end of 2024—cybercriminals are exploiting the increased attack surface presented by 5G-connected devices. Join us as we dive into the report’s findings and discuss the implications of this alarming trend with Richard Hummel, NETSCOUT’s director of threat intelligence. About NETSCOUT NETSCOUT is a leading provider of performance management, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions. The company helps organizations monitor, analyze, and protect their digital infrastructure. Focusing on safeguarding critical networks, NETSCOUT’s solutions are widely used across industries, including telecom, finance, and government, to ensure the reliability and security of their operations. Learn more at www.netscout.com or follow @NETSCOUT on LinkedIn, X, or Facebook.