Cloudflare Blocks Record-Breaking 7.3 Tbps DDoS Attack in May 2025
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In May 2025, Cloudflare blocked a record DDoS attack of 7.3 Tbps, which is 12% higher than its previous peak and 1 Tbps more than the attack reported by cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs. This attack targeted a Cloudflare client, a hosting provider using the company's services. The attack was detected and neutralized by Cloudflare's protection systems, preventing any service disruption for the client.