DDoS attacks can last minutes, hours or days – the longest attack recorded lasted five days. Needless to say, this can have a devastating impact on revenue and reputation.
In fact, the financial implications are staggering. It’s estimated that every DDoS attack costs businesses £140,000 or £2,140 per minute. Over a year, experts say the financial cost across all affected businesses amounts to an eye-watering £1 billion.
Recent data also revealed that DDoS attacks increased by 151% in the first half of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.