Microsoft Azure Endures Massive DDoS Attack from Over 500,000 IP Addresses
Cloud giant defends against unprecedented distributed denial-of-service assault
Microsoft recently disclosed that its Azure cloud service was subjected to an enormous distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. The assault was notable for its size, as it was launched from over 500,000 unique IP addresses, making it one of the largest attacks the company has had to defend against. Such a massive influx of traffic aimed to overwhelm Azure’s infrastructure and disrupt service availability.
Despite the scale and complexity of the attack, Microsoft’s Azure DDoS Protection system successfully mitigated the threat, ensuring minimal impact on customer services. The company’s robust security architecture and rapid response demonstrate the critical importance of advanced threat detection and mitigation techniques in protecting cloud platforms. This incident also underscores the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks targeting cloud providers, prompting ongoing investments in security enhancements.