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Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
CDNetworks' State of WAAP Report Reveals 887.4 Billion Web App and API Attacks in 2024, a 21.4% YoY increase
SINGAPORE, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CDNetworks, the APAC-leading network to deliver edge as a service, today released its latest State of Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) Report. The report shows that CDNetworks' security platform intercepted 887.4 billion web attacks targeting applications and APIs in 2024, marking a 21.4% increase compared to the previous year. The report also highlights a rise in both the intensity and sophistication of attacks, fueled by the rapid adoption of AI automation tools. In 2024, terabit-level DDoS attacks increased nearly tenfold, with 86% lasting more than 10 minutes. At the same time, CDNetworks' AI-powered defenses blocked 114.7% more malicious bot traffic compared to 2023. These trends point to a more challenging threat landscape, where attacks are easier to launch and increasingly difficult to defend against. Other key findings of the report include: The State of WAAP Report 2024 also provides strategic recommendations to help organizations strengthen their security posture and prepare for future security challenges. "The landscape of web application and API attacks is shifting dramatically due to increased automation and complexity," said Antony Li, Global Head of Infrastructure at CDNetworks. "Our report uncovers these emerging challenges and highlights why intelligent, AI-powered defenses are no longer optional but essential." Access the Full Report The State of WAAP Report 2024 is a valuable resource for organizations to stay ahead of today's increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape. To access the in-depth findings, download the full report.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
CDNetworks' State of WAAP Report Reveals 887.4 Billion Web App and API Attacks in 2024, a 21.4% YoY increase
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 May 2025 - CDNetworks, the APAC-leading network to deliver edge as a service, today released its latest State of Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) Report. The report shows that CDNetworks' security platform intercepted 887.4 billion web attacks targeting applications and APIs in 2024, marking a 21.4% increase compared to the previous year. The report also highlights a rise in both the intensity and sophistication of attacks, fueled by the rapid adoption of AI automation tools. In 2024, terabit-level DDoS attacks increased nearly tenfold, with 86% lasting more than 10 minutes. At the same time, CDNetworks' AI-powered defenses blocked 114.7% more malicious bot traffic compared to 2023. These trends point to a more challenging threat landscape, where attacks are easier to launch and increasingly difficult to defend against. Other key findings of the report include: • Gaming platforms remained top DDoS targets; e-commerce bot attacks increased by 46.2%. • 78% of API attacks occurred post-authentication, revealing a significant security gap. • Web exploit attacks surged by 35.01%, with HTTP protocol violations identified as a primary attack vector. • AI-powered defense has become essential against evolving threats (e.g., low-and-slow DDoS, AI-driven bot attacks). The State of WAAP Report 2024 also provides strategic recommendations to help organizations strengthen their security posture and prepare for future security challenges. 'The landscape of web application and API attacks is shifting dramatically due to increased automation and complexity,' said Antony Li, Global Head of Infrastructure at CDNetworks. 'Our report uncovers these emerging challenges and highlights why intelligent, AI-powered defenses are no longer optional but essential.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
CDNetworks' State of WAAP Report Reveals 887.4 Billion Web App and API Attacks in 2024, a 21.4% YoY increase
SINGAPORE, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CDNetworks, the APAC-leading network to deliver edge as a service, today released its latest State of Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) Report. The report shows that CDNetworks' security platform intercepted 887.4 billion web attacks targeting applications and APIs in 2024, marking a 21.4% increase compared to the previous year. The report also highlights a rise in both the intensity and sophistication of attacks, fueled by the rapid adoption of AI automation tools. In 2024, terabit-level DDoS attacks increased nearly tenfold, with 86% lasting more than 10 minutes. At the same time, CDNetworks' AI-powered defenses blocked 114.7% more malicious bot traffic compared to 2023. These trends point to a more challenging threat landscape, where attacks are easier to launch and increasingly difficult to defend against. Other key findings of the report include: Gaming platforms remained top DDoS targets; e-commerce bot attacks increased by 46.2%. 78% of API attacks occurred post-authentication, revealing a significant security gap. Web exploit attacks surged by 35.01%, with HTTP protocol violations identified as a primary attack vector. AI-powered defense has become essential against evolving threats (e.g., low-and-slow DDoS, AI-driven bot attacks). The State of WAAP Report 2024 also provides strategic recommendations to help organizations strengthen their security posture and prepare for future security challenges. "The landscape of web application and API attacks is shifting dramatically due to increased automation and complexity," said Antony Li, Global Head of Infrastructure at CDNetworks. "Our report uncovers these emerging challenges and highlights why intelligent, AI-powered defenses are no longer optional but essential." Access the Full Report The State of WAAP Report 2024 is a valuable resource for organizations to stay ahead of today's increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape. To access the in-depth findings, download the full report. About CDNetworks As the APAC-leading network with over 2,800 global PoPs and more than 20 years of technology experience, CDNetworks delivers the fastest and most secure digital experiences to end users. Our diverse products and services include web performance, media delivery, cloud security, zero trust security, and colocation services — all designed to spur business innovation. To learn more, visit and follow us on LinkedIn. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CDNetworks
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Technopark-based AI platform claims to have thwarted cyberattacks during India-Pak stand-off
Prophaze Technologies, a leading cybersecurity company headquartered in the Technopark here, has claimed to have successfully neutralised a series of large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks targeting India's high-value installations during the recent stand-off with Pakistan. The AI-powered Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) platform by Prophaze, deployed across key sectors, played a vital role in countering cyberattacks aimed at disrupting major installations like airports and financial institutions, according to a statement issued by the Technopark on Tuesday. DDoS means disruption of the traffic of websites or networks with an overwhelming amount of Internet traffic, like traffic snarls. Between May 5 and 9, multiple waves of DDoS attacks were detected from globally distributed botnets with traffic volumes peaking at 85 million malicious requests within a 10-hour window on May 9, signalling a dramatic escalation in cyberthreats targeting India's critical infrastructure. Hacktivist groups such as AnonSec, Sylhet Gang (SG), and Dienet publicly claimed responsibility for attempting to take down Indian government services. Vaisakh T.R., CEO and founder, Prophaze, said, 'Despite the scale and aggression of these attacks, there was zero downtime. All systems remained operational - denying attackers the disruption they intended. The first wave hit late May 5, targeting a major Indian airport. Prophaze's threat intelligence team identified consistent track IP patterns and unusual behaviours in real time, spanning globally,' he is quoted saying in the statement. This was not the first time Prophaze safeguarded national infrastructure. In April 2023, large-scale DDoS attacks on six major Indian airports and hospitals were neutralised through Prophaze's intelligent Layer 7 mitigation systems, minimising disruption and restoring operations swiftly. Hacker group Anonymous Sudan had targeted the websites of major airports and hospitals, attempting to cause DDoS at these establishments. According to Lakshmi Das, COO & co-founder of Prophaze, this recent attack was significantly more intense than the campaign by Anonymous Sudan in 2023. Ms. Das said, 'We had already implemented proactive defences leveraging our deployments within the sector, giving us a strategic edge to respond instantly and effectively.' In this latest attack, geo-fencing, IP profiling, and behavioural analysis enabled the start-up to isolate and neutralise the latest threat in record time, the statement said. By identifying repeated fingerprinting patterns across globally distributed botnets and applying custom WAF rules with real-time anomaly detection, the platform halted the attack within hours, it said. While some regional spikes in traffic were observed across India, critical operations remained uninterrupted, especially at high-value digital entry points. Founded in 2019 and incubated by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), Prophaze began its journey by securing a cloud-based HR solution provided by a third-party vendor for Bank of America to meet strict compliance requirements. MS. Das said, 'Prophaze was the world's first cybersecurity product company to deliver a Kubernetes-based Web Application Firewall (WAF) to an enterprise to address real-world security threats. We've continued to push boundaries recognised as a Representative Vendor in Gartner's 2025 Market Guide for WAAP and earlier, in 2024, for API Protection as well.' The company has also built strategic partnerships with leading global technology players, including Keltron, Deloitte, and Intel. 'We aim to become India's first cybersecurity unicorn. Our mission is to build globally competitive, AI-driven security systems rooted in trust and precision,' she said. The startup has 100-plus clients across the world with a global presence in the US, Australia, West Asia, and beyond, the statement said.
The Print
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
Technopark-based AI platform claims to have thwarted cyberattacks during India-Pak stand-off
DDoS means disruption of the traffic of websites or networks with an overwhelming amount of Internet traffic, like traffic snarls. The AI-powered Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) platform by Prophaze, deployed across key sectors, played a vital role in countering cyberattacks aimed at disrupting major installations like airports and financial institutions, according to a statement issued by the Technopark Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. Thiruvananthapuram, May 20 (PTI) Prophaze Technologies, a leading cybersecurity company headquartered in Technopark here, has claimed to have successfully neutralised a series of large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks targeting India's high-value installations during the recent stand-off with Pakistan. Between May 5 and 9, multiple waves of DDoS attacks were detected from globally distributed botnets with traffic volumes peaking at 85 million malicious requests within a 10-hour window on May 9, signalling a dramatic escalation in cyber threats targeting India's critical infrastructure. Hacktivist groups such as AnonSec, Sylhet Gang (SG), and Dienet publicly claimed responsibility for attempting to take down Indian government services. Vaisakh T R, CEO and Founder, Prophaze, said, 'Despite the scale and aggression of these attacks, there was zero downtime. All systems remained operational–denying attackers the disruption they intended.' 'The first wave hit late on May 5, targeting a major Indian airport. Prophaze's threat intelligence team identified consistent track IP patterns and unusual behaviors in real time, spanning globally,' he is quoted saying in the statement. This wasn't the first time Prophaze safeguarded national infrastructure. In April 2023, large-scale DDoS attacks on six major Indian airports and hospitals were neutralised through Prophaze's intelligent Layer 7 mitigation systems, minimising disruption and restoring operations swiftly. Hacker group Anonymous Sudan had targeted the websites of major airports and hospitals, attempting to cause DDoS at these establishments. According to Lakshmi Das, COO & Co-founder of Prophaze, this recent attack was significantly more intense than the campaign by Anonymous Sudan in 2023. Das said, 'We had already implemented proactive defences leveraging our deployments within the sector, giving us a strategic edge to respond instantly and effectively.' In this latest attack, geo-fencing, IP profiling, and behavioural analysis enabled the startup to isolate and neutralise the latest threat in record time, the statement said. By identifying repeated fingerprinting patterns across globally distributed botnets and applying custom WAF rules with real-time anomaly detection, the platform halted the attack within hours, it said. While some regional spikes in traffic were observed across India, critical operations remained uninterrupted, especially at high-value digital entry points. Founded in 2019 and incubated by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), Prophaze began its journey by securing a cloud-based HR solution provided by a third-party vendor for Bank of America to meet strict compliance requirements. Das said, 'Prophaze was the world's first cybersecurity product company to deliver a Kubernetes-based Web Application Firewall (WAF) to an enterprise to address real-world security threats. We've continued to push boundaries–recognised as a Representative Vendor in Gartner's 2025 Market Guide for WAAP and earlier, in 2024, for API Protection as well.' The company has also built strategic partnerships with leading global technology players, including Keltron, Deloitte, and Intel. 'We aim to become India's first cybersecurity unicorn. Our mission is to build globally competitive, AI-driven security systems rooted in trust and precision,' she added. The startup has 100-plus clients across the world with a global presence in the US, Australia, the Middle East, and beyond, the statement said. PTI TGB TGB ROH This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
