The number of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in first quarter of 2015 more than doubled the number of DDoS attacks in Q1 of 2014. Eight mega attacks were launched against Akamai customers, with the largest measuring almost 170 Gbps. Gaming has been the most targeted industry since Q2 2014; the software and technology industry was next, followed by the Internet and telecom industry. The average DDoS attack using less bandwidth but lasting 24 hours or more. China, Germany and the U.S. accounted for more than 50% of the attacks in this quarter.”]