With the closure of companies providing DDoS attack services, an 85% decrease in DDoS attacks was recorded in 2018. However, Nexusguard’s Q4 2018 security report reveals that the increasing demand for DDoS attacks indicates these types of companies are preparing to make a comeback. We can say that alongside searching for loopholes in the laws, the proliferation of IoT devices and their vulnerabilities are making hackers’ mouths water for DDoS attacks. ( Source )