North Korean internet was hit by DDoS cyberattack, network monitoring firm says Reuters
North Korean internet was hit by DDoS cyberattack, network monitoring firm says - Reuters
In short
A network monitoring firm reported a DDoS cyberattack on North Korea's internet infrastructure, disrupting connectivity and affecting various online services and government websites. The attack was aimed at disrupting state-controlled content and influencing online discourse, coinciding with heightened tensions between the United States and North Korea.
Key points
- It affected various online services and government websites.: It affected various online services and government websites.
- The firm's monitoring revealed the attack was aimed at disrupting state-controlled conten…: The firm's monitoring revealed the attack was aimed at disrupting state-controlled content and influencing online discourse.
- The timing of the attack coincides with heightened tensions between the United States and…: The timing of the attack coincides with heightened tensions between the United States and North Korea.