Cloudflare mitigates record 29.7 Tbps DDoS attack by the AISURU botnet

Security Affairs

December 4, 2025 at 9:11 AM

Summary

Cloudflare successfully mitigated a record-breaking 29.7 Tbps DDoS attack originating from the AISURU botnet, lasting for 69 seconds. The attack marks a significant escalation in the scale of DDoS threats, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by cybersecurity firms in protecting against such massive assaults.

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Cloudflare blocked a record 29.7 Tbps DDoS attack from the AISURU botnet. The 69-second attack set a new high, though the target remains undisclosed. Cloudflare stopped a record 29.7 Tbps DDoS attack from the AISURU botnet, a 69-second barrage that set a new volume record. The cybersecurity firm did not disclose the name of the […]

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