Financial institutions, gaming, web hosting, gambling and government services are among the most attacked entities. DDoS attacks typically average between 5 to 15 Gbps, but the largest recorded attack in 2016 was 800 Gbps. Attackers use networks of hacked computers or other internet-connected devices to fire data traffic at applications with the goal of jamming them. The attacks reached record levels in 2016, according to the Worldwide Infrastructure Security Report released on Jan. 24 by Arbor Networks. The report surveyed 356 enterprises, service providers, government and education network operators.”]
Source: https://www.healthcareinfosecurity.com/lloyds-banking-group-reportedly-hit-by-ddos-attack-a-9648