Live Cyber Attack Map
DDoS attacks and cyber threats against Switzerland – visualized in real time.
Data source: Cloudflare Radar (CC BY-NC 4.0) · Visualization: ero-page.ch
What is a DDoS Attack?
DDoS stands for Distributed Denial of Service – a distributed attack where thousands to millions of devices simultaneously flood a website with requests. The goal: to overload the server so that it becomes unreachable for real visitors.
Unlike a simple DoS attack (a single sender), DDoS attacks use so-called botnets – networks of hacked computers, routers, and IoT devices that are remotely controlled without their owners' knowledge.
Particularly dangerous are so-called amplification attacks: a server's response (e.g., DNS or NTP) is abused to amplify the data volume by 50 to 100 times. A small request becomes a digital tidal wave.
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Volumetric AttacksFlood the connection with data volumes (Gbps). Goal: exhaust bandwidth.
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Protocol AttacksExploit weaknesses in network protocols (SYN Flood, Ping of Death).
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Application Layer AttacksTarget the web application itself (HTTP Flood, Slowloris) – difficult to detect.
DDoS in Numbers
- 3.47 Tbps – Largest DDoS attack ever recorded (Microsoft, 2024)
- ~13 million – DDoS attacks per year worldwide (Cloudflare)
- From $100 – Cost of a DDoS attack on the darknet
- 65% – of all attacks last less than 10 minutes
- ~$45,000 – Average damage per hour of downtime (SMEs)
The 6 Most Common Attack Types
From brute force to intelligent disguise – how cybercriminals attack.
SYN Flood
Floods the server with half-open TCP connections. The server waits for responses that never come – until it can no longer accept new connections. A classic Layer 4 attack.
UDP Flood
Sends massive amounts of UDP packets to random ports. The server must check each packet and respond with "port unreachable" – the sheer volume brings it to its knees.
HTTP Flood
Simulates thousands of "normal" website visitors simultaneously. Since the requests look technically valid, they are particularly difficult to detect and filter. A Layer 7 attack.
DNS Amplification
Abuses open DNS servers as amplifiers. Small requests with spoofed source IPs generate massive response packets that flood the victim. Amplification factor: up to 54x.
Slowloris
Opens many connections to the server and keeps them open as long as possible – with minimal data. The server exhausts its connection slots and becomes unreachable for others. Quiet but effective.
Ransom DDoS
The attacker threatens a DDoS attack and demands ransom (usually in cryptocurrency). If not paid, the website is taken down. Particularly widespread in the adult industry.
Why the Adult Industry is Particularly Affected
The adult industry is in the crosshairs of cybercriminals – and disproportionately so. There are concrete reasons for this:
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Competitor AttacksCompetitors commission DDoS attacks to take the competition offline. Available on the darknet from as little as $100 – for a few hours or permanently.
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Extortion (Ransom DDoS)"Pay or go offline" – a business model that works particularly well in the adult industry because many operators don't want to involve the police.
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Morally Motivated Attacks"Hacktivism" against the adult industry: groups or individuals who attack sites for ideological reasons.
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Weak SecurityMany adult websites run on website builders or outdated CMS without professional protection. Easy targets for automated attacks.
Every Hour Counts
Every hour offline means lost customers, lost trust, and direct revenue loss. In an industry without Google Ads or social media advertising, your own website is the only channel.
Professional DDoS protection is not an option – it's a necessity.
How ero-page.ch Protects Your Website
Four pillars against cyber attacks – included as standard in every website.
Cloudflare CDN & DDoS Shield
Every website is optionally delivered via Cloudflare. Attacks are intercepted in the global network (310+ data centers) – before they reach your server. Protection against Layer 3, Layer 4, and Layer 7 attacks.
Rate Limiting & WAF
Intelligent rules limit requests per IP address. The Web Application Firewall automatically detects and blocks malicious patterns – from SQL injection to HTTP Flood.
Static HTML – No Attack Surface
Our websites are pure HTML/CSS/JS – no WordPress, no CMS, no database. This eliminates 95% of all typical attack vectors. No forgotten plugin updates, no SQL injection possible.
Monitoring & Incident Response
Continuous monitoring of server availability and performance. Protective mechanisms are automatically activated during unusual traffic spikes. 24/7 readiness in case of emergency.
Protect Your Website
Professional DDoS protection, hardened servers, and proactive monitoring – included as standard with every ero-page.ch website.