This report examines the attack patterns and trends observed by StormWall analysts across the Middle East and North Africa during the first quarter of 2026 — a period that started relatively quietly and ended with the single biggest escalation of DDoS attacks the region has ever seen.
We’ve added two new tools to our Client Portal — Top IP and Top Search Engines. These features make it easier to analyze traffic and its sources, giving you better visibility and helping you make faster, more informed decisions.
The StormWall filtering network keeps growing. In 2026, we pushed total capacity past 8+ Tbps — meaning our customers stay protected even when the largest DDoS attacks come knocking.
How DDoS attacks impact organizations — and how to stop them. Explore threats, protection strategies, and practical solutions in StormWall's free guide.
In this report, we cover the main attack patterns, which industries were hit the hardest, and how attacks were distributed across different countries during Q1 2026.
TCP Reflection can appear as legitimate traffic at the packet level. We break down how these attacks work, their different types, and effective protection methods.
What are botnet attacks, and why do hackers use them? What are botnets used for and how are they related to DDoS? Let’s break it down.
DNS protection against DDoS attacks ensures your services stay online. Learn the main DNS threats and how to protect your infrastructure.
In 2025, DDoS attacks in the APAC region surged by 106% compared to 2024, marking a significant escalation in cyber threats across Asia.
Today, AI has dramatically changed the landscape, making attacks more adaptive, intelligent, and difficult to detect. How can you defend against attacks that learn from your security systems faster than your policies can be updated? How can AI be used against cybercriminals? And who will ultimately gain the upper hand in this technological arms race?
