Internet Traffic Distribution and Cyber Attack During the 2024 US Elections

The article on Cloudflare's blog focuses on analyzing internet traffic shifts and cyber attacks that occurred during the 2024 U.S. elections. The authors note significant changes in internet traffic patterns as the elections approached, highlighting an increase in user activity online. This spike is attributed to both heightened political interest and the impact of advertising campaigns. Furthermore, the article underscores a rise in DDoS attacks aimed at disrupting communication and access to information. Several examples of these attacks illustrate how they affected the regular functioning of election-related websites. Ultimately, the article suggests that responding to these threats requires constant vigilance and adaptation to the evolving cybersecurity landscape to protect democratic processes and counter misinformation.