Mexico has overtaken the United States as the leading source of global DDoS attacks in August 2026, while Latin America's overall share of malicious activity has surged to 34.5%.
Mexico has overtaken the United States as the world's primary source of DDoS attacks, while Russia ranks third according to new data from StormWall.
Data from StormWall indicates a 73 percent rise in DDoS attacks in Russia during the first half of 2026, with peak intensities reaching 3.5 terabits per second.
DDoS attacks in Russia surged by 68% in the first eight months of 2026, with telecom, finance, and retail sectors emerging as the primary targets for cybercriminals.
StormWall has introduced an on-premises DDoS protection appliance that processes traffic within the client's network perimeter.
