Hackers launch global attack on Ubuntu and Canonical systems
Hackers launched a large-scale DDoS attack on the Linux Ubuntu operating system and Canonical services, affecting millions of users worldwide who were unable to update or install the system. The attack began on April 30 and has persisted for two days, targeting critical components such as the ubuntu.com website, Snap Store, Launchpad platform, and Ubuntu Security API. The hacker group "313 Team" claimed responsibility, utilizing a commercial service capable of generating up to 3.5 Tbps of traffic, and threatened to continue the attack unless their demands were met. Currently, efforts are underway to stabilize the affected services, with investigations involving the FBI and Europol.
The Linux Ubuntu operating system and Canonical company services have been hit by a major DDoS attack. As a result, millions of users worldwide have been unable to update or install the system. This was reported by Ixbt.com xabar.
The attack began on April 30 and has been ongoing for two days. Canonical representatives stated that the company's web infrastructure has been subjected to a large-scale strike.
The incident has affected critical nodes such as the main ubuntu.com website, the Snap Store, the Launchpad platform, and the Ubuntu Security API. System administrators have lost access to up-to-date information regarding vulnerabilities and patches.
The hacker group "313 Team" has claimed responsibility for the attack. They utilized the commercial service "Beamed," which is capable of generating traffic of up to 3.5 Tbit/s.
The perpetrators are demanding payment via their Telegram channel and have threatened to continue the attack if the company does not make contact. Currently, the operation of the sites is stabilizing, and the FBI and Europol have joined the investigation.
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