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Since 2014, DDoS attacks have undergone significant changes: not only have their intensity increased, but they also combine with other types of network attacks in order to conceal more complex malicious campaigns. A DDoS attack does not simply block your server; rather, it weakens the server’s security protections through such attacks. I. The purposes of DDoS attacks are more hidden and complex. It is well known that distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are devastating for businesses. But traditional DDoS attacks simply involve sending a large number of invalid requests to overload your servers and prevent them from being accessible; whereas today’s DDoS attacks are no longer isolated attacks, but rather serve as a precursor to other, more hidden and severe cybercrimes. Specifically, DDoS is often used to cover up network disruption and potential malware injection. II. Surveys on DDoS and network violation issues show that 1 out of every 3 DDoS incidents is associated with network intrusions. Invasions can result in: 22% of companies having their data stolen during DDoS attacks, and 31% of small and medium-sized enterprises losing their information. As DDoS attacks continue to evolve, businesses should reconsider their approach to them. Reports show that the impact of such attacks goes far beyond a temporary shutdown of a company’s website; they can cause serious disruptions to its operations, and in some cases, lead to the loss of sensitive data. In fact, DDoS attacks are terrifying enough on their own. One in every 5 companies is attacked, and their servers usually go offline for several hours, or even days or weeks. III. Investigations related to DDoS and malware have revealed that attackers often use DDoS attacks to create distractions and divert attention while uploading malware. Among them, three-fifths of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are massive traffic overload incidents aimed at overwhelming our services. Many of these attacks have a rate of 50-100 Gb per second. However, the remaining 40% is not on such a large scale as 5 Gbps. Among them, 36% of companies discovered malware during or after recovering from DDoS attacks. When DDoS attacks are relatively mild, businesses experience more malware injection. For example, in the particularly sensitive financial industry, 43% of organizations or enterprises were attacked by malware during DDoS attacks, while 54% were affected by malware during mild DDoS attacks with a bandwidth of 4 Gbps or less. Moreover, data is stolen in 2 out of every 3 malware incidents. These results indicate that an increasing number of DDoS attacks are actually cover-ups intended to serve specific purposes for a particular location. Therefore, as DDoS attacks become more complex, DDoS mitigation and protection also become more complex and challenging. In other words, it goes far beyond simple DDoS traffic cleaning. Therefore, we recommend using a high-security server; by taking advantage of its massive bandwidth for filtering malicious traffic, you can also have full root access to the server, allowing you to install and configure robust security measures to counter potential risks of malware injection and data theft. In short, when a DDoS attack occurs, everyone, including the communication, marketing, risk, and compliance teams, is mobilized to mitigate its impact. This is especially true in the increasingly competitive business world. The business world is committed to winning the fight against DDoS. 73% of companies say they will allocate more funds this year to measures specifically aimed at DDoS attacks. Of course, the challenge lies in determining which DDoS protection service to use. Through RuiXun Network’s high-security server rental service, you can obtain DDoS protection capacity of over 600 Gbps. Its well-resourced **cleaning centers and 24/7 immediate response ensure efficient and reliable business security protection for you.