Why do attackers prefer Memcached over DNS for amplification?

Attackers choose Memcached because it offers significantly higher bandwidth multiplication than DNS. This protocol allows amplification factors reaching up to 51,200x, making it far more destructive for generating massive traffic floods.

How much did CLDAP-based attack traffic grow recently?

CLDAP-based attack traffic surged dramatically as attackers shifted to less monitored protocols. Data indicates a massive 3,488% increase in Q1 2025, showing rapid adaptation to exploit unfiltered service discovery ports globally.

What peak packet rate did Indonesia record during attacks?

Indonesia recorded a massive peak impact during the first half of 2023. The network experienced 34.82 Million packets per second, illustrating the sheer scale achievable through these specific reflection and amplification vectors.

How much of global DDoS traffic originates from Indonesia?

Indonesia generates a significant portion of global campaign traffic despite regional security efforts. Current data confirms that the country accounts for 30% of this malicious volume, proving previous optimism about improvements was misplaced.

What is the current Mirai botnet share of attacks?

Mirai-derived botnets have grown from a minor portion to a significant threat vector. By early 2026, Mirai accounted for around 10% of global attack traffic, contributing significantly to the persistent DDoS issues.

Reflection attacks in Indonesia: 30% of global traffic

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Indonesia generates 30% of global DDoS campaign traffic. Any optimism regarding regional security improvements is now demonstrably misplaced. Dave Phelan's analysis for APRICOT 2026 confirms that reflection and amplification attacks remain the dominant threat vector due to widespread protocol abuse. (APRICOT's ddos in indonesia what has changed) Despite repeated warnings, local operators continue to host the vulnerable infrastructure fueling these massive outages.

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Reflection attacks in Indonesia: 30% of global traffic