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DDoS attacks skyrocket in the Middle East amid rising geopolitical tensions

In the first quarter of 2024, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region experienced a dramatic 183% year-on-year increase in Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and hacktivism. A new report by StormWall reveals that government services and the energy sector were the primary targets, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures in the region.