Fastly's August 2025 DDoS weather report highlights the significant role of hyperscale clouds in 70% of associated attacks, emphasizing the challenges of detecting sophisticated layer 7 attacks that threaten the performance and availability of internet-facing applications and APIs. Despite Fastly's global network stopping trillions of attempted DDoS attacks at layers 3 and 4, August 1 stood out as the third-largest day of attack volume in 2025, targeting primarily Media & Entertainment enterprises. The report reveals that nearly 73,000 attacks occurred, with a notable median attack volume in Media & Entertainment, the Public Sector, and Education sectors. It also explores mitigation trends, showing that a single IP was found in 42% of rules, and 66% included a single ASN, with most ASNs linked to hyperscale cloud providers. The report advises organizations, particularly those in Media & Entertainment, to adopt application DDoS protection and automate solutions to manage the persistent threat of DDoS attacks effectively.