DDoS Protection

UDP Flood DDoS Attacks

UDP flood DDoS attacks overwhelm servers with spoofed traffic, disrupting services and causing losses. Learn attack methods, impacts, and defense strategies.

Total Traffic DDoS

Total Traffic is a key DDoS defense that detects abnormal traffic surges, stopping carpet bombing, amplification, and volumetric attacks before disruption.

SSDP Amplification DDoS Attacks

SSDP amplification DDoS exploits vulnerable devices to flood networks with traffic. Learn how these attacks work, their impact, and key prevention steps.

SNMP Amplification DDoS

SNMP amplification DDoS attacks flood networks using spoofed queries and unsecured servers. Learn risks, real-world cases, and prevention strategies.

#RefRef DoS Tool

#RefRef DoS exploits SQL injection to trigger resource-heavy queries, crippling servers with little traffic. Learn its risks, real cases, and core defenses.

R-U-Dead-Yet? DoS

Learn how R.U.D.Y. low-and-slow HTTP POST attacks exhaust web apps via Content-Length abuse, plus detection and defense with timeouts, WAFs, and rate limits.

QUIC Flood DDoS

Learn how QUIC flood DDoS attacks exploit speed and encryption to overwhelm servers, and discover strategies to defend against this rising cyber threat.

October 14, 2025

DigiCert’s Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Report – October 3 – October 9, 2025

Massive DDoS hits Steam & Riot, ShinyHunters leak site, Discord breach, and RondoDox botnet exploiting 50+ flaws in global systems.

October 14, 2025

Service Providers Are Prime Targets for DDoS Attacks

Service providers are prime targets for DDoS attacks, facing unique risks and reputational challenges. Learn why attackers focus on providers, the impact of these attacks, and strategies for effective mitigation.

October 14, 2025

Why DDoS Mitigation Is Particularly Challenging for Service Providers

DDoS mitigation is uniquely difficult for service providers due to diverse traffic patterns, resource constraints, and multi-vector attacks. Learn why these challenges exist and how to overcome them.

October 13, 2025

Vercara DDoS Analysis Report – September 2025

September 2025 saw DDoS attacks drop 70%, yet adversaries shifted tactics. Education emerged as the top targeted sector, underscoring evolving threats.

Ping of Death Denial of Service (DoS) Attack

Discover how Ping of Death DoS attacks crash systems with oversized packets, their history, impacts on business, and modern strategies for defense.

DigiCert Resources

DDoS Protection Resources

Vercara: A Leader in Securing Online Experiences

Webinar: WAAP is Here to Stay: Combining API Protection and Cloud Application Security

Weekly Updates on the Cyber Threat Landscape

Cybersecurity Insights That Are Ahead of the Curve

Weekly Updates on the Cyber Threat Landscape

Cybersecurity Insights That Are Ahead of the Curve

Weekly Updates on the Cyber Threat Landscape

Cybersecurity Insights That Are Ahead of the Curve