As web applications and APIs continue to power critical business functions, they are increasingly exposed to a range of evolving threats. In 2024, CDNetworks’ security platform recorded 887.4 billion attack attempts on web applications and APIs globally, a 21.4% rise from 2023. The growing sophistication and automation of these attacks are also making them both easier to launch and harder to defend against.

Leveraging intelligence from CDNetworks’ security platform, the State of WAAP Report 2024 provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving threat landscape.

Report takeaways include:

• Terabit-level DDoS attacks increased by nearly 10x; 86% lasted over 10 minutes.
• Two-thirds of malicious bot traffic was mitigated through our AI-powered defense.
• 78% of API attacks occurred post-authentication.
• Gaming platforms remained top DDoS targets; e-commerce bot attacks accounted for 46.2%.
• AI-powered defense has become essential for businesses to combat evolving threats like low-and-slow DDoS attacks, AI-driven bot attacks, and more.

This report also includes strategic recommendations to help organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture. Download the full report now.