DDoS attacks surge as Cyprus strengthens cyber defences

Cybersecurity concerns are intensifying in Cyprus as global Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks rise sharply, placing pressure on national infrastructure and prompting renewed investment in digital defences.

A new report from Qrator Labs revealed that application-layer DDoS attacks surged by 74 per cent globally in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

These types of attacks target web applications, sending malicious traffic that mimics legitimate user requests...