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Government’s share of total attacks increased from 5% to 12% year-over-year, with an average attack size of 5.5 Gbps.

May 27, 2026

Government’s share of total attacks increased from 5% to 12% year-over-year, with an average attack size of 5.5 Gbps. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Zayo in May 2026. It covers topics including DDoS, Government. The original data appears in 2026 Cybersecurity Insights Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 3/17/2026

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Government’s share of total attacks increased from 5% to 12% year-over-year, with an average attack size of 5.5 Gbps. This data was published by Zayo and covers DDoS, Government.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from 2026 Cybersecurity Insights Report, published by Zayo on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.zayo.com/info/cybersecurity-insights-report/.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to DDoS, Government. Browse more statistics on DDoS or from Zayo.

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