An Iranian-backed group used Telegram to claim responsibility for DDoS attacks targeting tech platforms like Bluesky and services protected by Cloudflare.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 19
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What happened
An Iranian-backed group used Telegram to claim responsibility for DDoS attacks targeting tech platforms like Bluesky and services protected by Cloudflare.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Telegram
instant messaging service
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Cloudflare
American internet infrastructure and website security company
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