A recent investigation by the Galileo threat research team at DataDome has uncovered a highly fragmented Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) campaign that is alarming in its scale and sophistication. In mid-April, within a mere five hours, cybercriminals unleashed a staggering 2.45 billion malicious requests targeting a prominent user-generated content…
On Thursday morning, a significant disruption affected the servers of Ubuntu and its parent company, Canonical, rendering them offline and hindering the organization’s ability to communicate regarding a substantial security vulnerability that had recently come to light. This incident has persisted, complicating access to essential services, including Ubuntu’s website and…
On March 18, 2026, cybersecurity firm Darktrace reported a new attack campaign detected through its CloudyPots honeypot network. The focus of the intrusions was a misconfigured Jenkins server, a widely-utilized tool for developers. Instead of seeking sensitive source code, the attackers capitalized on their access to establish a distributed denial-of-service…
October 11, 2012
As predicted by the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Cyber Fighters, another distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack has struck the websites of Regions Financial Corp (regions.com) and SunTrust. These cyber assaults inundate the banks’ sites with excessive traffic, resulting in slow service or complete unavailability. In a Pastebin post dated October 8, the hacktivist group announced plans for several attacks: on Capital One on October 9, SunTrust on October 10, and Regions Financial Corp on October 11—and they successfully executed their threats. A spokesperson for SunTrust, Michael McCoy, confirmed that the bank’s site experienced heightened traffic, leading to intermittent availability for some online functions. Just days prior, Regions representatives had informed Fox Business that they were aware of the threats and were “taking every measure.”
Cyber Attack Targets Regions Bank and SunTrust On October 11, 2012, Regions Financial Corp and SunTrust fell victim to a significant distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. This breach was executed by the hacktivist group Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Cyber Fighters, who had previously announced their plans to target these financial institutions in…
October 11, 2012
As predicted by the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Cyber Fighters, another distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack has struck the websites of Regions Financial Corp (regions.com) and SunTrust. These cyber assaults inundate the banks’ sites with excessive traffic, resulting in slow service or complete unavailability. In a Pastebin post dated October 8, the hacktivist group announced plans for several attacks: on Capital One on October 9, SunTrust on October 10, and Regions Financial Corp on October 11—and they successfully executed their threats. A spokesperson for SunTrust, Michael McCoy, confirmed that the bank’s site experienced heightened traffic, leading to intermittent availability for some online functions. Just days prior, Regions representatives had informed Fox Business that they were aware of the threats and were “taking every measure.”
Bluesky, an increasingly popular alternative to Twitter, has returned to normal operations following a significant disruption stemming from a multi-day outage. The issue began on April 15, 2026, around 11:40 PM PDT, when users experienced halted feed updates. By daybreak, functionality deteriorated further, with users unable to receive notifications, search…
Dec 12, 2012
The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Cyber Fighters have issued a new warning via their Pastebin profile, indicating an imminent wave of cyber attacks targeting American financial institutions this week. Following previous large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against various banking websites in September and October, a Bank of America representative confirmed they are “aware of the reports of potential cyber attacks” and emphasized that their systems remain fully operational. In a recent message, the hackers declared, “After a month-long hiatus in our attack against American banks, we are now announcing a new series of assaults.” They aim to address grievances towards the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and have expressed through online discussions that these attacks will persist.
Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Cyber Fighters Issue New Threats to American Banks December 12, 2012 The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Cyber Fighters have issued a renewed warning of cyber attacks targeting U.S. financial institutions, with the attacks set to commence this week. This announcement, shared via their Pastebin profile, follows previous rounds…
Dec 12, 2012
The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Cyber Fighters have issued a new warning via their Pastebin profile, indicating an imminent wave of cyber attacks targeting American financial institutions this week. Following previous large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against various banking websites in September and October, a Bank of America representative confirmed they are “aware of the reports of potential cyber attacks” and emphasized that their systems remain fully operational. In a recent message, the hackers declared, “After a month-long hiatus in our attack against American banks, we are now announcing a new series of assaults.” They aim to address grievances towards the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and have expressed through online discussions that these attacks will persist.
Suspected Hacker Arrested in Connection with Historic DDoS Attack on Spamhaus
April 27, 2013
Dutch police have arrested a 35-year-old man linked to a colossal DDoS attack on the anti-spam organization Spamhaus that occurred in March. This attack, which peaked at over 300 Gbps, is recorded as the largest DDoS attack ever. Spamhaus, known for creating blacklists that identify spam sites for Internet Service Providers, experienced a severe disruption as its website was overwhelmed with traffic.
Following the attack, Spamhaus enlisted CloudFlare for protection against future threats. The arrest took place in Barcelona under a European arrest warrant, with plans for the suspect’s transfer to the Netherlands. The individual arrested is believed to be Sven Kamphuis, the owner of Dutch hosting company Cyberbunker, which has been connected to the attack. This incident is thought to have been triggered by Spamhaus blacklisting Cyberbunker.
Suspected Hacker Arrested in Connection with Largest DDoS Attack on Spamhaus April 27, 2013 In a significant development for cybersecurity, Dutch law enforcement authorities have confirmed the arrest of a 35-year-old man believed to be involved in the largest Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack in history, which targeted the…
Suspected Hacker Arrested in Connection with Historic DDoS Attack on Spamhaus
April 27, 2013
Dutch police have arrested a 35-year-old man linked to a colossal DDoS attack on the anti-spam organization Spamhaus that occurred in March. This attack, which peaked at over 300 Gbps, is recorded as the largest DDoS attack ever. Spamhaus, known for creating blacklists that identify spam sites for Internet Service Providers, experienced a severe disruption as its website was overwhelmed with traffic.
Following the attack, Spamhaus enlisted CloudFlare for protection against future threats. The arrest took place in Barcelona under a European arrest warrant, with plans for the suspect’s transfer to the Netherlands. The individual arrested is believed to be Sven Kamphuis, the owner of Dutch hosting company Cyberbunker, which has been connected to the attack. This incident is thought to have been triggered by Spamhaus blacklisting Cyberbunker.
LulzSec Hackers Facing Sentencing for Cyber Attacks on CIA and Pentagon
Four individuals linked to the hacking group LulzSec appeared in a London court for sentencing on Wednesday. Ryan Ackroyd, Jake Davis, Mustafa al-Bassam, and Ryan Cleary have all pleaded guilty to various hacking offenses. The name LulzSec combines “lulz,” meaning to laugh out loud, and “security,” signaling a mockery of online security measures. Emerging from their bedrooms in 2011, they orchestrated attacks that inflicted millions of pounds in damages on entities like the NHS, CIA, and U.S. military websites, resulting in the theft of sensitive data, including emails, passwords, and credit card details of hundreds of thousands of individuals. Southwark Crown Court heard that they also executed distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks that crashed numerous websites. Ackroyd, 26, from Mexborough, South Yorkshire, admitted to stealing data from Sony.
LulzSec Hackers Face Sentencing for Cyber Attacks against US Government Entities May 15, 2013 In a significant legal proceeding in London, four individuals tied to the hacking group LulzSec were sentenced on charges of orchestrating high-profile cyber attacks against multiple targets, including the CIA and the Pentagon. The defendants, Ryan…
LulzSec Hackers Facing Sentencing for Cyber Attacks on CIA and Pentagon
Four individuals linked to the hacking group LulzSec appeared in a London court for sentencing on Wednesday. Ryan Ackroyd, Jake Davis, Mustafa al-Bassam, and Ryan Cleary have all pleaded guilty to various hacking offenses. The name LulzSec combines “lulz,” meaning to laugh out loud, and “security,” signaling a mockery of online security measures. Emerging from their bedrooms in 2011, they orchestrated attacks that inflicted millions of pounds in damages on entities like the NHS, CIA, and U.S. military websites, resulting in the theft of sensitive data, including emails, passwords, and credit card details of hundreds of thousands of individuals. Southwark Crown Court heard that they also executed distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks that crashed numerous websites. Ackroyd, 26, from Mexborough, South Yorkshire, admitted to stealing data from Sony.
Cloudflare Successfully Thwarts Unprecedented 11.5 Tbps DDoS Attack
Cloudflare announced on Tuesday that it effectively mitigated a record-breaking volumetric distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that peaked at 11.5 terabits per second (Tbps). In a recent post on X, the web infrastructure and security provider revealed, “In recent weeks, we’ve autonomously blocked numerous hyper-volumetric DDoS attacks, with the largest reaching peaks of 5.1 Bbps and 11.5 Tbps.” The attack, primarily a UDP flood originating from Google Cloud, lasted only about 35 seconds, highlighting the company’s robust defense mechanisms at work. Volumetric DDoS attacks aim to overwhelm a target with excessive traffic, causing server slowdowns or failures, often resulting in network congestion, packet loss, and service disruptions. Typically, these attacks are executed using botnets controlled by threat actors.
Cloudflare Defends Against Unprecedented 11.5 Tbps DDoS Attack On September 3, 2025, Cloudflare announced that it successfully thwarted a staggering volumetric distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, which peaked at an astonishing 11.5 terabits per second (Tbps). The web infrastructure and security firm reported that the attack was part of a series…
Cloudflare Successfully Thwarts Unprecedented 11.5 Tbps DDoS Attack
Cloudflare announced on Tuesday that it effectively mitigated a record-breaking volumetric distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that peaked at 11.5 terabits per second (Tbps). In a recent post on X, the web infrastructure and security provider revealed, “In recent weeks, we’ve autonomously blocked numerous hyper-volumetric DDoS attacks, with the largest reaching peaks of 5.1 Bbps and 11.5 Tbps.” The attack, primarily a UDP flood originating from Google Cloud, lasted only about 35 seconds, highlighting the company’s robust defense mechanisms at work. Volumetric DDoS attacks aim to overwhelm a target with excessive traffic, causing server slowdowns or failures, often resulting in network congestion, packet loss, and service disruptions. Typically, these attacks are executed using botnets controlled by threat actors.
