Ep197: How to respond to record levels of cybercrime activity as a result of the pandemic

Richard Hummel, Threat Research Manager, NETSCOUT’s Arbor Networks

According to NETSCOUT’s bi-annual Threat Intelligence Report, a record-setting 10,089,687 Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks were observed during 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic was the clear catalyst for this unprecedented DDoS attack activity. Cybercriminals set multiple records in 2020, taking advantage of the shift towards remote work across the globe. As the pandemic continues, it is imperative for security professionals to remain vigilant to protect critical infrastructure. Robin Amlot of IBS Intelligence spoke to Richard Hummel, Threat Research Manager at NETSCOUT.