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6/15/2025, 9:32:21 PM
Russia Appears to Be Throttling Cloudflare, a Key Defender Against DDoS Attacks
In a move that could leave its own digital infrastructure more vulnerable, Russia appears to be actively throttling traffic to Cloudflare, one of the world's largest providers of DDoS mitigation and content delivery network (CDN) services.
According to data from the "ZaTelekom" network analysis channel, traffic from Russia to Cloudflare's network has mysteriously plummeted by nearly 50%. Such a dramatic and sustained drop is highly unusual and points toward state-level interference.
The prime suspect is Roskomnadzor, Russia's powerful internet regulator. The agency is likely employing either deliberate traffic "slowing" or more sophisticated filtering methods. The move is particularly paradoxical, as it comes at a time when Russian websites and online services are experiencing a massive spike in inbound DDoS attacks. By cutting off access to a leading global defender, Russia is effectively weakening its own digital ramparts.
The decision will force Russian companies to rely on a small handful of domestic anti-DDoS providers. With Cloudflare sidelined, experts predict the consolidation of the market will inevitably lead to price hikes for critical cybersecurity services, further isolating Russia's internet from the global community.
In a move that could leave its own digital infrastructure more vulnerable, Russia appears to be actively throttling traffic to Cloudflare, one of the world's largest providers of DDoS mitigation and content delivery network (CDN) services.
According to data from the "ZaTelekom" network analysis channel, traffic from Russia to Cloudflare's network has mysteriously plummeted by nearly 50%. Such a dramatic and sustained drop is highly unusual and points toward state-level interference.
The prime suspect is Roskomnadzor, Russia's powerful internet regulator. The agency is likely employing either deliberate traffic "slowing" or more sophisticated filtering methods. The move is particularly paradoxical, as it comes at a time when Russian websites and online services are experiencing a massive spike in inbound DDoS attacks. By cutting off access to a leading global defender, Russia is effectively weakening its own digital ramparts.
The decision will force Russian companies to rely on a small handful of domestic anti-DDoS providers. With Cloudflare sidelined, experts predict the consolidation of the market will inevitably lead to price hikes for critical cybersecurity services, further isolating Russia's internet from the global community.
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