July 22, 2024
Vercara DNS Analysis Report – June 2024
June 2024 UltraDNS report shows 3.73 trillion DNS queries, a 4.12% decrease from May. DDoS attacks surged by 236.31%, while IPv6 queries made up 24% of the total traffic.
Richard Wallace
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Richard is a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at Vercara, leveraging over 23 years of military leadership and expertise in intelligence and data analytics. Driven by a mission to education and inform individuals on the current cyber threat landscape and how those threats could impact organizations. As an army veteran, Richard is a recipient of the Legion of Merit and multiple Bronze Star Medals.
Articles by Richard Wallace
July 16, 2024
Infrastructure Trends and Traffic Insights – June 2024
Discover the latest in infrastructure trends and traffic insights with Vercara. Learn how to mitigate DDoS, DNS, and WAF attacks, including the rise of carpet bombing DDoS tactics and their impact on businesses.
July 11, 2024
Vercara DDoS Analysis Report – June 2024
June 2024 UltraDDoS Protect report saw a record-breaking 56,630 DDoS attacks, driven by a surge in carpet bombing, setting new highs in attack volume and the largest packet-per-second attack.
July 11, 2024
Vercara WAF Analysis Report – June 2024
June 2024 UltraWAF analysis shows fewer web requests, a 2.12% rise in bot traffic, and a 448.38% spike in Origin Server Mismatch Errors, with Signature Match as the top threat category.
July 2, 2024
How a Handshake Can Turn Bad: Understanding TCP DDoS Attacks
Learn about TCP DDoS Attacks and their impact on network security. Explore attack types, mitigation strategies, and how to protect your eCommerce operations from service disruption and data breaches.
July 2, 2024
Vercara’s Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Report – June 21 – June 27, 2024
Stay updated with Vercara's Weekly OSINT Report (June 21-27, 2024): BlackSuit ransomware hits CDK Global, Change Healthcare data breach, GoRed C2 communication, and more. Essential insights inside!
June 18, 2024
Vercara’s May 2024 Traffic and Trends Analysis
Discover how Vercara's May 2024 Traffic and Trends Analysis highlights the effectiveness of UltraDNS, UltraDDoS, and UltraWAF in safeguarding your online presence. Learn about key statistics, the shift towards IPv6, record-breaking DDoS attacks, and the crucial role of web application firewalls in maintaining cybersecurity resilience.
June 18, 2024
Vercara DDoS Analysis Report – May 2024
April 2024 DDoS Analysis Report: 21% increase in attacks with 7,610 incidents. Largest attack hit 635.30 Gbps. Vercara mitigated all attacks, noting a rise in carpet-bombing tactics to 65.44%.
June 17, 2024
Vercara DNS Analysis Report – May 2024
Explore Vercara's in-depth DNS Analysis Report for valuable insights on cyber threats and mitigation strategies. Stay informed and secure your online presence.
June 17, 2024
Vercara WAF Analysis Report – May 2024
Discover insights on web security in Vercara's WAF analysis report. Find vulnerabilities and strengthen your online defenses with useful information.
June 11, 2024
Vercara’s Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Report – May 31 – June 6, 2024
Explore the May 31 - June 6 OSINT report. Ticketmaster confirms massive breach; 560M users' data stolen from third-party cloud provider Snowflake. Stolen data on sale for $500K by ShinyHunters.
June 1, 2024
What is a Botnet
Learn what a botnet is, how botnet attacks work, and how to defend against malware and botnets in our comprehensive guide. Stay safe from evolving cyber threats!