Cloudflare thwarts over 47 million cyberthreats against Jewish and Holocaust educational websites

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Overview
Cloudflare's report on cyberattacks targeting Jewish and Holocaust educational websites reveals a surge in threats, particularly after the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack. In 2024, over 47 million malicious HTTP requests were blocked, a 30% increase compared to 2023. The report highlights the importance of protecting these vital resources and Cloudflare's commitment to creating a safer Internet.
Impact
Significant rise in antisemitism and cyberattacks against Jewish and Holocaust educational websites, with over 47 million blocked HTTP requests in 2024.
Trigger
October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel, leading to a surge in global antisemitic incidents and subsequent cyberattacks.
Detection
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Resolution
Cloudflare provides security protections through Project Galileo, including DDoS mitigation, WAF, and Managed DNS.
Root Cause
Increase in antisemitic incidents following the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel.
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