In September 2025, Fastly's monthly DDoS weather report highlighted a significant attack in the Media & Entertainment sector, which involved a sophisticated layer 7 attack peaking at 15.5 million requests per second and lasting over an hour. This attack, although shorter in duration than previous major attacks, was notable for its high volume of real requests, making it difficult to detect and more dangerous than typical DDoS attacks. Despite September seeing a decrease in overall attack volume compared to previous months, largely attributed to a single customer's incident, the report indicates that attacks tend to coincide with the school year, implying potential increases in Q4. Fastly's DDoS Protection successfully mitigated 98% of the attack traffic without affecting legitimate traffic, emphasizing the importance of robust security measures for enterprises, especially those in the frequently targeted Media & Entertainment industry. The report advises organizations to review their DDoS mitigation strategies and consider automated solutions to handle future threats effectively, as attacks remain a persistent challenge.