Bluesky Disrupted by Sophisticated DDoS Attack

While these types of groups may be capable of launching disruptive attacks — they are often a persona used by government agencies — they have been known to make exaggerated or false claims.In the statement announcing the attack, 313 Team said the attack was expected to last for 3 hours, but based on Bluesky’s status updates the DDoS attack lasted for roughly 24 hours.Bluesky said it managed to mitigate the attack and prevent extended service outages, despite the assault continuing.Related:53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law EnforcementRelated:Evasive Masjesu DDoS Botnet Targets IoT DevicesRelated:German Rail Giant Deutsche Bahn Hit by Large-Scale DDoS AttackRelated:Aisuru Botnet Powers Record DDoS Attack Peaking at 29 Tbps

In the statement announcing the attack, 313 Team said the attack was expected to last for 3 hours, but based on Bluesky’s status updates the DDoS attack lasted for roughly 24 hours.Bluesky said it managed to mitigate the attack and prevent extended service outages, despite the assault continuing.Related:53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law EnforcementRelated:Evasive Masjesu DDoS Botnet Targets IoT DevicesRelated:German Rail Giant Deutsche Bahn Hit by Large-Scale DDoS AttackRelated:Aisuru Botnet Powers Record DDoS Attack Peaking at 29 Tbps

Bluesky said it managed to mitigate the attack and prevent extended service outages, despite the assault continuing.Related:53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law EnforcementRelated:Evasive Masjesu DDoS Botnet Targets IoT DevicesRelated:German Rail Giant Deutsche Bahn Hit by Large-Scale DDoS AttackRelated:Aisuru Botnet Powers Record DDoS Attack Peaking at 29 Tbps

Related:53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law EnforcementRelated:Evasive Masjesu DDoS Botnet Targets IoT DevicesRelated:German Rail Giant Deutsche Bahn Hit by Large-Scale DDoS AttackRelated:Aisuru Botnet Powers Record DDoS Attack Peaking at 29 Tbps

Related:Evasive Masjesu DDoS Botnet Targets IoT DevicesRelated:German Rail Giant Deutsche Bahn Hit by Large-Scale DDoS AttackRelated:Aisuru Botnet Powers Record DDoS Attack Peaking at 29 Tbps

Related:German Rail Giant Deutsche Bahn Hit by Large-Scale DDoS AttackRelated:Aisuru Botnet Powers Record DDoS Attack Peaking at 29 Tbps

Related:Aisuru Botnet Powers Record DDoS Attack Peaking at 29 Tbps

Eduard Kovacs (@EduardKovacs) is senior managing editor at SecurityWeek. He worked as a high school IT teacher before starting a career in journalism in 2011. Eduard holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial informatics and a master’s degree in computer techniques applied in electrical engineering.

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