Tag: distributed denial of service
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DDoS Attack Disrupts Norwegian Government Services
Norway's government services were hit by a massive DDoS attack, leaving them partially or completely unavailable for periods of time, with issues like slow login times and disrupted operations. The Norwegian Digitalisation Agency reported the incident, which affected a wide range of critical public IT services.
Norway's Digital Services Hit by Third DDoS Attack This Summer
Norway's digital services have been hit by a massive DDoS attack, crippling public-sector services and slowing logins for many users. The attack, which started at 03:38 CEST on Monday, targeted the country's shared government digital infrastructure, including public-service logins and secure digital mail.
DDoS Attacks Disrupt Threema Secure Messaging Service
Threema, a popular secure messaging service, was hit by a massive disruption on Tuesday evening, initially attributed to a network outage at a colocation partner, but later revealed to be the result of large-scale DDoS attacks. The attacks caused significant interruptions to the service, affecting users worldwide.
DDoS Attacks Surge Amid Global Conflicts, Sports Events
DDoS attacks skyrocketed in Q2, with a 519 percent surge in network-layer attacks over 1 Tbps, and the media and publishing sector bore the brunt, accounting for 14.2 percent of all attacks launched in 2026. This sector was hit with nearly four times as many attacks as the second most-targeted sector, and a whopping six times more in Q2 alone.
DDoS Attacks Over 1 Tbps Surge Fivefold in Q2
DDoS attacks exceeding 1 Tbps skyrocketed by 519% in Q2, with Cloudflare mitigating over 800 of these massive attacks - a dramatic surge from just 130 in Q1. This sharp escalation highlights the rapidly growing threat of large-scale DDoS attacks.
Cybercriminals Exploit AI Safety Controls with Task-Splitting Technique
Cybercriminals are outsmarting AI safety controls with a clever task-splitting technique, allowing them to assemble malicious tools like DDoS software with ease. By breaking down bad code into tiny, harmless pieces, they're slipping past guardrails and wreaking havoc - as seen in a recent attack that took control of nearly 2,000 Android TVs.
npm Packages Turned into DDoS Botnet via Student Proxies
In a shocking discovery, researchers uncovered 148 malicious npm packages that masqueraded as harmless student web proxies, but secretly turned browsers into a powerful DDoS botnet for nearly two weeks. These packages, cleverly disguised with benign names like "Lucide" and "Riverbend Tutoring," hid their true intentions beneath a façade of ads and monetization scripts.
Canada Arrests Kimwolf DDoS Botnet Operator in US-Led Crackdown
In a major cybercrime crackdown, a 23-year-old Canadian man, Jacob Butler, has been arrested and charged with operating the notorious Kimwolf DDoS botnet, which targeted vulnerable devices like digital photo frames and web cameras. If convicted, Butler faces up to 10 years in prison for aiding and abetting computer intrusion.
US Charges Suspected Kimwolf Botnet Admin in Global Crackdown
In a major global crackdown, 23-year-old Jacob Butler, aka "Dort", has been arrested in Ottawa and charged with running the notorious KimWolf botnet, which infected nearly 2 million devices and fueled some of the largest DDoS attacks on record. Butler now faces extradition to the US and serious consequences for his alleged role in the massive cyber operation.
Canada Arrests Suspect Tied to Kimwolf Botnet Operation
In a major breakthrough, Canadian authorities have arrested 23-year-old Jacob Butler, aka "Dort", for his alleged role as a key administrator of the notorious Kimwolf botnet operation, which infected over 2 million Android TV devices worldwide. The arrest marks a significant step in the fight against one of the most widespread distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) botnets on record.
Pro-Iran Hackers Extort Canonical with Sustained DDoS Attacks
Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is battling a relentless cyber assault, with its website crippled by a sustained Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack that has left its main site inaccessible. The Islamic Cyber Resistance in Iraq, also known as 313 Team, has claimed responsibility for the attack.
FBI and Europol Disrupt Global DDoS-For-Hire Networks
In a major crackdown, the FBI and Europol joined forces to dismantle global DDoS-for-hire networks, seizing infrastructure, detaining suspects, and warning those who've used these malicious services. The operation, dubbed Operation PowerOff, marks a significant blow to those behind these anonymous internet attacks.
Operation PowerOFF Disrupts 53 DDoS Domains, Uncovers 3 Million Criminal Accounts
In a major blow to cybercrime, international authorities have shut down 53 domains used to sell DDoS attacks, disrupting the services of over 75,000 cybercriminals and uncovering a staggering 3 million illicit accounts. This operation marks a significant victory in the fight against digital disruption.
Authorities Disrupt 53 DDoS-for-Hire Domains in Global Crackdown
In a major global crackdown, authorities have seized 53 domains linked to notorious DDoS-for-hire services, dealing a significant blow to online disruption. This bold move, part of Operation PowerOFF, also put over 75,000 alleged cybercriminals on notice to cease their malicious activities.
Masjesu Botnet Targets Global IoT Devices with DDoS-for-Hire Service
Meet Masjesu, a stealthy botnet that's been quietly building an army of compromised IoT devices to launch devastating DDoS attacks - and it's available for rent to anyone with a Telegram account. This covert network has been operating in the shadows since 2023, offering a sinister DDoS-for-hire service that's got cybersecurity experts sounding the alarm.