38 percent of companies providing online services (such as online shopping, online media) fell victim to DDoS attacks over the last 12 months. Attacks aim to block access to a companys online resources by overloading them with junk requests. Financial companies are also among the most frequently attacked organisations 39 percent of them reported an incident. The number of companies affected varies from region to region, with a quarter of companies in North America falling victim to them. A DDoS attack can lead to reputational losses or legal claims.”]