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DDoS Attack Disrupts Norway's Shared Government Digital Services

A large distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack disrupts Norway's shared government digital infrastructure, affecting services operated by the Norwegian Digitalization Agency (Digdir) and its operations provider, Vivicta. The attack begins early Monday and leaves several services completely unavailable for short periods, with users experiencing failed connections, slow responses, and

Tiny 11-Byte Payload Triggers Major Memory Bloat in OpenSSL Servers

A newly disclosed vulnerability called HollowByte allows unauthenticated attackers to cripple OpenSSL servers using a payload of just 11 bytes. The flaw exists because vulnerable versions of OpenSSL allocate memory based on a declared message size in the TLS handshake header before actually receiving or validating the payload data. An

OpenAI Attributes Ongoing ChatGPT Outages to DDoS Attacks

OpenAI confirms that recent ChatGPT outages stem from distributed denial-of-service attacks. The hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan claims responsibility for the disruptions.

Hacktivists Target Israeli Rocket Alert Systems During Ongoing Conflict

Cloudflare reports immediate DDoS attacks and malicious app campaigns aimed at disrupting Israeli civilian rocket alert systems following the October 7 Hamas attack.

Why Cyberattacks Play a Minor Role in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Despite high expectations, the Russia-Ukraine war features surprisingly few major cyber operations as kinetic strikes prove more effective. Ukraine responds by mobilizing a global cyber army to target Russian infrastructure.

Hacktivist Group Anonymous Declares Cyber War on Russian Government

The decentralized hacking collective Anonymous launches cyberattacks against Russian government websites in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The group explicitly targets the Russian government and President Putin while expressing solidarity with the Russian people.

New HermeticWiper Malware Destroys Data Across Ukraine Networks

A destructive data-wiping malware called HermeticWiper is currently compromising hundreds of computers in Ukraine. The attackers use ransomware as a decoy to distract victims while the malware permanently destroys their data.

UK Attributes February DDoS Attacks on Ukrainian Banks to Russian GRU

The UK National Cyber Security Centre assesses that Russia's GRU is almost certainly behind the distributed denial of service attacks that targeted Ukraine's financial sector in mid-February.

Ukrainian Banks and Defense Ministry Hit by Coordinated Cyberattack

A wave of DDoS attacks temporarily knocks offline major Ukrainian banking and defense websites, accompanied by a coordinated text messaging campaign. Cybersecurity experts suggest the disruption aims to erode public trust in financial institutions amid rising border tensions.

Massive DDoS Attack Disrupts Ukrainian Banks and Defense Websites

A severe DDoS attack briefly knocks Ukraine's largest banks offline and leaves defense ministry websites inaccessible amid rising border tensions.

New HermeticWiper Malware Destroys Data on Ukrainian Computer Networks

A destructive data-wiping malware known as HermeticWiper is currently compromising hundreds of computers in Ukraine just hours after a major wave of DDoS attacks.

Major Cyberattack Knocks Out Ukrainian Military and Banking Websites

A coordinated cyberattack disables the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense and major banks, sparking fears of further digital warfare amid rising border tensions.

Major Cyberattack Strikes Ukrainian Banks and Defense Ministry Amid Invasion Fears

A disruptive DDoS attack temporarily knocks offline Ukrainian defense websites and major banks as military tensions with Russia escalate. Investigators work to trace the source of the hacking incident.

Ukraine Reports Coordinated Cyberattacks on Government and Banking Sites

Ukraine faces a wave of denial-of-service attacks targeting key government websites and major banks. The digital assault adds a layer of cyber tension to the ongoing geopolitical crisis.