In 2023, the digital landscape faced a transformative wave of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, pushing the boundaries of what is considered a severe threat, with attacks peaking at 700 Gbps and 80 million packets per second. These incidents spanned various industries, from gaming to financial services, highlighting DDoS as a pervasive risk. Notably, hacktivism has become a key motivator behind these attacks, targeting government and vital services for political ends. This shift