State of Application Security Q3 2024 Report

This document is a report on the state of application security for the third quarter of 2024. It presents key findings regarding cyberattacks, including a total of 1.26 billion attacks blocked during this period, which represents a 26% increase compared to the previous year. The report details various attack vectors, highlighting that bot attacks rose by 145% and DDoS attacks were prevalent, affecting 60% of sites. It also notes that 19,000 critical and high vulnerabilities were identified, with a significant portion remaining unaddressed for over 180 days. The document outlines the impact of these vulnerabilities on sectors such as banking and healthcare, where bot attacks were particularly high. Additionally, it discusses the challenges faced by small and medium businesses in defending against these threats. The report emphasizes the importance of managed services and custom rules in mitigating attacks and protecting applications effectively.