Gdnonline DDoS Attacks Surge 178% in MENA Region Amid Rising Threats
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- •DDoS attacks in MENA rose 178% in H1 2026 compared to the previous year.
- •The UAE was the most targeted, accounting for 27% of all DDoS attacks in the region.
- •ITGLOBAL.COM partnered with StormWall to enhance DDoS protection for Middle Eastern companies.
DDoS attacks in the Middle East and North Africa surged by 178% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, with average attack bandwidth increasing by 300%. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Iran were the most targeted countries, with the UAE absorbing 27% of all attacks. StormWall's report attributes the rise to expanding botnet networks and more complex attack tactics. The average number of compromised devices per attack tripled from 12,000 to 36,000. ITGLOBAL.COM has partnered with StormWall to provide DDoS protection solutions to companies in the MENA region. The partnership aims to enhance cybersecurity measures for businesses facing these escalating threats. StormWall's services include multi-layered protection against various types of DDoS attacks, ensuring high availability of critical services. The report highlights the urgent need for organizations to adopt robust defense mechanisms against these sophisticated threats.
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