Hiddos 2025 Annual DDoS Protection Report
Annual Overview
2025 was a landmark year for the DDoS protection landscape. Attack scale, complexity, and frequency all reached new historical highs, while protection technologies also made significant breakthroughs. As a leading DDoS protection provider, Hiddos's global threat monitoring network processed over 2.8 million attack events throughout the year, providing protection services to customers across 120+ countries and regions.
Annual Key Metrics
| Metric | 2025 Data | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| Total attack events processed | 2.8 million | +65% |
| Largest single attack peak | 5.2 Tbps | +180% |
| Average attack duration | 52 minutes | +28% |
| AI-driven attack share | 23% | New metric |
| Multi-vector hybrid attack share | 72% | +15% |
| Customer service availability | 99.997% | +0.002% |
| Average detection response time | 2.8 seconds | -45% |
Attack Data Analysis
Attack Scale Distribution
Ultra-Large Attacks (>1 Tbps)
512 incidents throughout the year, a 210% increase year-over-year. These ultra-large attacks were primarily concentrated in Q2 and Q4, with the financial and gaming industries being the primary targets.
Medium Attacks (10-100 Gbps)
The most common attack scale, accounting for 45% of all attacks. Although individual impact is limited, the high frequency places continuous pressure on protection systems.
Application-Layer Attacks
L7 attacks grew 156% year-over-year, with HTTP/2 Rapid Reset variants and API abuse being the primary vectors. Application-layer attacks now account for 38% of all attacks.
Attack Type Distribution
| Attack Type | Share | Year-over-Year Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| UDP Flood | 28% | -5% | Declining |
| TCP SYN Flood | 22% | -3% | Stable |
| HTTP Flood | 18% | +8% | Rising |
| DNS Amplification | 12% | -2% | Stable |
| HTTP/2 Rapid Reset | 8% | +6% | Rising |
| Other | 12% | -4% | Mixed |
Monthly Attack Trend
| Month | Attack Events | Largest Peak | Notable Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 180K | 2.1 Tbps | New Year holiday attacks |
| February | 210K | 2.8 Tbps | Valentine's Day e-commerce attacks |
| March | 195K | 1.9 Tbps | Tax season financial attacks |
| April | 230K | 3.2 Tbps | Spring tournament gaming attacks |
| May | 250K | 3.5 Tbps | Shopping festival preparation attacks |
| June | 280K | 3.8 Tbps | Mid-year promotion attacks |
| July | 260K | 4.1 Tbps | Summer vacation gaming attacks |
| August | 290K | 4.5 Tbps | Back-to-school education attacks |
| September | 270K | 3.9 Tbps | Financial quarter-end attacks |
| October | 310K | 4.8 Tbps | National Day holiday attacks |
| November | 350K | 5.2 Tbps | Singles' Day (Double 11) shopping festival attacks |
| December | 275K | 3.6 Tbps | Year-end financial settlement attacks |
Industry Distribution
Attacks by Industry
| Industry | Attack Share | Year-over-Year Change | Primary Attack Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming | 31% | +3% | UDP Flood, Protocol Flood |
| Financial Services | 22% | +2% | Multi-vector hybrid |
| E-Commerce | 18% | +1% | HTTP Flood, API abuse |
| Technology | 12% | -1% | DNS Amplification |
| Government | 8% | -2% | UDP Flood |
| Other | 9% | -3% | Mixed |
Industry-Specific Insights
- Gaming: Esports tournament periods saw attack volumes surge 500-800%, with attacker motivations primarily being competitive disruption and extortion
- Financial: Attacks concentrated during trading hours and financial reporting periods, with maximum peaks reaching 2.3 Tbps
- E-Commerce: Major shopping festivals (Singles' Day (Double 11), Black Friday) were high-incidence periods, with L7 attacks accounting for over 60%
Protection Effectiveness
Hiddos Protection Performance
Key Performance Metrics
| Metric | Target | Actual | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service availability | 99.99% | 99.997% | Exceeded |
| Attack detection time | < 5 seconds | 2.8 seconds | Exceeded |
| False positive rate | < 0.01% | 0.003% | Exceeded |
| Scrubbing latency | < 15ms | 8ms | Exceeded |
| Customer satisfaction | > 95% | 98.2% | Exceeded |
2026 Outlook
Trend Predictions
AI Arms Race Escalates
AI-driven attacks will become mainstream, with attackers using generative AI to create more sophisticated attack strategies. Simultaneously, AI defense systems will also achieve significant breakthroughs.
Quantum Computing Threats
Although practical quantum attacks are still years away, the cryptographic infrastructure needs to begin preparing for post-quantum security. Quantum-resistant algorithms will become a research hotspot.
5G/6G Network Impact
The proliferation of 5G networks and the initial deployment of 6G will significantly increase network bandwidth and connected devices, providing more attack resources for IoT botnets.
Regulatory Compliance Tightens
Global cybersecurity regulations will continue to tighten, with more industries mandated to deploy DDoS protection. Compliance-driven security investment will become a major market driver.
Hiddos 2026 Development Plans
A new generation AI engine based on large language models (LLM), capable of understanding attack intent and context, achieving more precise threat identification. Expected to reduce false positive rates by another 50%.
Expanding from 68 to 100+ global protection nodes, adding edge computing capabilities to achieve millisecond-level protection response for all major global regions.
Launching an integrated SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) platform, enabling automated incident response and cross-platform security collaboration.
Providing comprehensive Zero Trust architecture support, integrating with enterprise identity systems to achieve identity-based access control and microsegmentation.
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Conclusion
2025 was a year of both challenges and breakthroughs for the DDoS protection field. Attack techniques continue to evolve, but protection technologies are also advancing at an unprecedented pace. Hiddos will continue to invest in AI-driven protection, global infrastructure expansion, and product innovation, providing customers with more powerful and intelligent security protection services. We firmly believe that through continuous technological innovation, we can stay ahead of the threat landscape and ensure our customers' business continuity.
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