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Bluesky Under Siege: The DDoS Attack That Tested a Decentralized Social Network

20 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Middle-East

A sophisticated DDoS attack disrupted Bluesky, the rising decentralized social network, with an Iran-linked group claiming responsibility. Although user data remained safe, the assault exposes the cyber risks facing next-generation platforms.

#Bluesky | #DDoS attack | #Cybersecurity

Bluesky Hit by Major DDoS Attack: What Happened and Who’s Behind It?

20 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Middle-East

Bluesky, the decentralized Twitter alternative, was knocked offline by a major DDoS attack claimed by a pro-Iran hacktivist group. Here’s how the attack unfolded, what it means for users, and why even decentralized platforms aren’t immune to cyber threats.

#DDoS Attack | #Bluesky | #Decentralized Platforms

Botnet Leviathan: 13.5 Million Devices Fuel Unprecedented DDoS Assaults on FinTech Sector

15 Apr 2026 news

A new breed of botnet, now 13.5 million devices strong, is driving record-setting DDoS attacks against the financial sector. Qrator Labs reveals how blockchain-powered control and global device spread are making these threats nearly unstoppable.

#Botnet | #DDoS attack | #FinTech

Russia’s Digital Fortress Breached: DDoS Attack Cripples Rostelecom and Exposes Runet Weaknesses

07 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Europe

A powerful DDoS attack on Russian telecom giant Rostelecom left millions without access to essential online services and exposed vulnerabilities in Russia’s sovereign internet project, Runet.

#DDoS attack | #Rostelecom | #Runet

Botnet Hydra: Mirai’s Offspring Unleash Unprecedented Waves of Digital Chaos

26 Mar 2026 news

The Mirai botnet’s leaked code has fueled an explosive rise in DDoS attacks and proxy exploitation. As millions of IoT devices remain unpatched, new Mirai variants like Aisuru-KimWolf are orchestrating the largest cyberattacks ever seen—and authorities are scrambling to keep up.

#Botnet | #DDoS Attack | #IoT Devices

How Global Authorities Dismantled a 3 Million-Device IoT Botnet Behind Record DDoS Attacks

20 Mar 2026 news 🌍 North America

A sweeping international operation has dismantled the command centers of four massive IoT botnets that hijacked millions of smart devices to launch record-breaking cyberattacks. Discover how the takedown unfolded and why the battle for internet security is far from over.

#IoT Botnet | #DDoS Attack | #Cybersecurity

Perm Parking System Crippled by Cyberattack: Russia Faces Urban Cybersecurity Crisis

16 Mar 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Perm, Russia, was hit by a major DDoS cyberattack that disabled its parking payment system for days, making parking free and highlighting the escalating threat to urban digital infrastructure across the country.

#Parking Cyberattack | #Russian Infrastructure | #DDoS Attack

AI Malware, Teen Hackers, and Global Police Raids: Cybercrime's New Era

14 Mar 2026 news 🌍 Europe

A wave of fast-moving exploits, AI-powered threats, and international law enforcement crackdowns are reshaping the cybercrime landscape—revealing new actors, new tools, and new risks.

#Cybercrime | #AI Malware | #DDoS Attack

Digital Fortress Breached: DDoS Attack Hits Russian Internet Regulator and Defense Ministry

02 Mar 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Roskomnadzor and Russia’s Defense Ministry faced a major DDoS attack, briefly crippling key government websites and revealing cracks in Russia’s digital armor. The attack’s origins span several countries, and its aftermath highlights the ongoing cyberwarfare risks faced by even the world’s most guarded institutions.

#DDoS Attack | #Roskomnadzor | #Cybersecurity

Deutsche Bahn Paralyzed by Massive DDoS Attack: Rail Systems Targeted in Cyber Onslaught

19 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s rail giant, was hit by a large-scale DDoS attack that disrupted ticketing and passenger information systems. The attack, possibly linked to hacktivist groups, highlights growing cyber risks to critical infrastructure.

#DDoS attack | #Deutsche Bahn | #cyber security