Gcore Successfully Defends Against Unprecedented 6 Tbps DDoS Attack

Gcore, a leader in edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions, recently successfully defended against a monumental DDoS attack. This attack peaked at an unprecedented bandwidth of 6 terabits per second (Tbps) and a packet rate of 5.3 billion packets per second (Bpps).

Details of the DDoS Attack

The targeted entity was a hosting provider in the gaming sector. The attack’s characteristics indicate a broader trend of escalating DDoS campaigns affecting various digital infrastructures. Notably, the attack exhibited similarities to the AISURU botnet, known for its involvement in numerous significant incidents globally.

Key Attack Statistics

• Peak Traffic: 6 Tbps
• Packet Rate: 5.3 Bpps
• Main Protocol: UDP, which is typical of volumetric floods
• Duration: 30-45 seconds
• Geographic Origin:
  • 51% from Brazil
  • 23.7% from the United States

Emerging DDoS Threats

According to Gcore’s Radar report for Q1-Q2 of 2025, DDoS attacks surged by 41% within a single quarter. This rise includes a significant focus on tech companies, which now represent 30% of all recorded incidents. The increasing frequency and intensity of such attacks underscore the need for robust security measures.

Strategic Implications for the Hosting Sector

Modern DDoS campaigns often employ short-burst, high-intensity tactics aimed at damaging infrastructure and testing resilience. Andrey Slastenov, Gcore’s Head of Security, emphasized that uptime is essential for hosting providers. Even brief interruptions can lead to substantial financial losses and reputational harm.

Defense Measures

Gcore’s global DDoS Protection solution effectively neutralized the attack without any service disruptions. This capability is supported by Gcore’s extensive global infrastructure, which includes over 210 Points of Presence and a filtering capacity exceeding 200 Tbps. Adaptive mitigation, edge-layer filtering, and advanced traffic analysis have become essential strategies in today’s cybersecurity landscape.

About Gcore

Gcore is a recognized provider of global infrastructure and software solutions in AI, cloud, network, and security. Headquartered in Luxembourg, the company operates from ten offices worldwide, employing over 600 professionals. Gcore manages comprehensive global IT infrastructure across six continents, offering outstanding network performance with an average response time of 30 ms.

The firm boasts more than 210 points of presence globally, utilizing reliable Tier IV and Tier III data centers to maintain a filtering capacity that exceeds 200 Tbps. For additional information, users can visit Emegypt.