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Mastodon Hit by DDoS Attack Days After Bluesky: Are Decentralized Networks the New Target?

22 Apr 2026 news

Mastodon and Bluesky, two leading decentralized social networks, have been hit by DDoS attacks in quick succession. Our feature investigates what these incidents mean for the future of online communities seeking digital independence.

#Mastodon | #DDoS attack | #decentralized platforms

Dark Clouds Over Bluesky: How Iran-Linked Hackers Disrupted a Social Giant

22 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Middle-East

Bluesky suffered a crippling DDoS attack claimed by the Iran-linked 313 Team, causing widespread outages but no data breach. Here’s how the siege unfolded—and what it means for the future of social platforms.

#Bluesky | #DDoS attack | #313 Team

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