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Pro-Russia Hackers Throw Italian Websites a DDoS Tantrum Over WWII Comparisons
The pro-Russia hacker group NoName057(16) has launched another wave of DDoS attacks on Italian sites, targeting airports, banks, and ports. Their cyber tantrum follows President Mattarella’s comments comparing Russia to the Third Reich. Italy’s cybersecurity agency acted quickly, proving once again that you can’t keep a good pizza-loving nation down.
Hot Take:
Move over, Michelangelo, there’s a new wave of “art” in Italy, courtesy of the pro-Russia collective NoName057(16). They’ve taken DDoS to a new level, painting Italian websites with a stroke of digital chaos. Who knew cyber warfare could be this… expressive?
Key Points:
- NoName057(16) launched DDoS attacks on Italian airports, transport authority, ports, and banks.
- President Mattarella’s comments comparing Russia to the Third Reich triggered the cyber onslaught.
- The Italian National Cybersecurity Agency swiftly counteracted the attacks, minimizing damage.
- NoName057(16) has been active since March 2022, targeting global critical infrastructure.
- The attacks coincide with heightened geopolitical tensions and Ukraine-Italy diplomatic interactions.
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