The Good Tech Companies - Link11 Releases European Cyber Report 2026: DDoS Attacks Become a Constant Threat

Episode Date: March 2, 2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/link11-releases-european-cyber-report-2026-ddos-attacks-become-a-constant-threat. The longest recorded attack lasted 12,388 minutes – over eight days straight. Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity. You can also check exclusive content about #cybersecurity, #link11, #cybernewswire, #press-release, #link11-announcement, #cyber-threats, #cybercrime, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @cybernewswire. Learn more about this writer by checking @cybernewswire's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Link11 has published its [European Cyber Report 2026](https://www.link11.com/en/european-cyber-report/), revealing that DDoS attacks reached a new level in 2025. 70% of companies targeted in an initial attack are hit again. The longest recorded attack lasted 12,388 minutes – over eight days straight.

This audio is presented by Hacker Noon, where anyone can learn anything about any technology. Link 11 releases European Cyber Report 2026. DDoS attacks become a constant threat by Cyber Newswire. Frankfurt and Maine, Germany, March 2nd, 2026, Cyber Newswire 12,38 minutes of continuous attacks, more than eight days straight. 5909 terabytes of cumulative attack volume, 70% of companies targeted in an initial attack are hit again. Link 11 has published its European Cyber Report 2026, revealing that DDoS attacks reached a new level in 2025 and have become a permanent stress factor for digital infrastructures. The report shows that the number of documented attacks in the Link 11 network rose by 75% in 2025, following explosive growth in the previous year, plus 137%. This establishes DDoS

attacks as a permanent structural burden for companies and companies in. and critical infrastructures in Europe. Record values, terabit attacks have become common, while a single one, 4 terabits S attack was considered exceptional in 2024, three attacks surpassing 1 terabit, swore recorded in 2025. The strongest attack measured was 1,33 terabits per second, with over 120 million packets per second. A coordinated series of attacks totaled 509 terabytes of data. This corresponds to the daily data. traffic of a medium-sized city of around 120,000 people, or of our 170,000 hours of HD video streaming. From short peaks to continuous load, the increase in the duration of attacks is

particularly alarming. The longest recorded attack lasted 12,388 minutes, over eight days straight. In 2025, active DDoS attacks were observed 88% of the time. This equates to 32 days per year when systems in the Link 11 network were targeted by attacks. This effectively makes the state of emergency the norm. At the same time, attack dynamics are changing. There is a greater than 70% probability that an initial attack will be followed by at least one additional attack. On average, two, eight follow-up attacks were recorded after an initial incident,

an 80% increase compared to the previous year. Greater than, we are experiencing a clear paradigm shift. DDoS is no longer a disruptive greater than. than one-off event but rather a permanent strategic burden on digital business greater than models, says Yenz Philip Jung, founder and CEO of Link 11. Those who only greater than react when an attack occurs have already lost. Resilience must be permanent, greater than automated, and architecturally anchored. New attack tactics, a hybrid of volume, endurance, and precision in addition to massive bandwidth, analysts have observed a strategic combination of high-volume attacks and long-lasting,

low and slow scenarios. Attackers systematically test protective mechanisms, vary patterns in real time, and in CREA singly shift their activities to the application level. Greater than, it's not just the size of an attack that matters anymore, but also it's greater than endurance and adaptability, Jung continues. Modern DDoS campaigns combine greater than extreme bandwidth with tactical patience. That is exactly what makes them so greater than dangerous. Rethinking resilience, combining infrastructure and application levels the report's findings make it clear that DDoS attacks are not just a technical problem anymore. These attacks directly impact revenue, reputation, SLA commitments, and regulatory requirements. Therefore, in addition to powerful, always on DDoS protection, protecting web

applications and APIs is becoming strategically important. Modern attacks increasingly target layer 7, imitate legitimate traffic, and cause gradual performance degradation without triggering classic alarm thresholds. Web application and API protection, WAAAP, as a key recommendation. Digital business processes can only be operated in a permanently stable and predictable manner through a combination of network protection, behavior-based analysis at the application level, and AI-supported bot detection. Companies should take a holistic approach to their security architecture, always on DDoS protection instead of reactive emergency measures. WAAP solutions to secure web applications and APIs, automated, AI-powered detection and mitigation,

integration of DDoS scenarios into business continuity and crisis plans, digital availability is a competitive factor today, says Jung. Cyber resilience determines whether business models can withstand constant technological, operational, and geopolitical attacks. About Link 11, Link 11 is a specialized European IT security provider that protects global infrastructures and web applications from cyber attacks. Its cloud-based IT security solutions help companies worldwide strengthen the cyber resilience of their networks and critical applications and avoid business interruptions. Link 11 is a BSI qualified provider of DDOS protection for critical infrastructure. With PCIDSS, SOC2 Type 2, C5, and ISO- 2701 certifications, the company meets the highest standards in

data security. Contact Lisa Frolic, Link 11 GEM. MBHL. Frolic at Link 11.com this story was published as a press release by Cyber Newswire under Hackernoon Business Blogging Program disclaimer. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Cryptocurrencies are speculative, complex, and involve high risks. This can mean high prices, volatility and potential loss of your initial investment. You should consider your financial situation, investment purposes, and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. The Hacker Noon editorial team has only verified the story for grammatical accuracy and does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness

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