Cyber Tug-of-War: Russian Railways Faces DDoS Attack in Digital Retaliation Drama
Russian Railways faced a massive DDoS attack, crippling its website and app but not derailing ticket sales at stations. The attack, linked to Ukraine’s Military Intelligence, mirrors a recent strike on Ukrainian Railways. As servers choked on fake web traffic, digital warfare took the spotlight, showcasing the humorless side of cyber conflict.
Hot Take:
When it comes to cyber warfare, it seems the train of retaliation makes frequent stops! Russian Railways had a DDoS attack derail their online services, but the real drama unfolded in the tug-of-war of cyber tit-for-tat between Russia and Ukraine. Is it just me, or does the cyber battlefield need fewer hackers and more train conductors?
Key Points:
- Russian Railways hit by a large-scale DDoS attack, disrupting online services but not affecting rail operations.
- The attack targeted servers hosting the website and mobile app, not operational infrastructure.
- Speculated to be orchestrated by a ‘Hacker Army’ allegedly funded by Ukraine’s Military Intelligence.
- Restoration of services is underway, with most systems already back online.
- Attack speculated as retaliation against a similar hit on Ukrainian Railways by Kremlin-backed operatives.
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