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DDoS Attacks Target French Government Sites After Pavel Durov's Arrest

Aug 26, 2024, 10:10 AM

A series of Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks targeted French government websites following the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. The attacks, reportedly in support of Durov, were aimed at various government platforms, including the official government website and the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products. The cyberattacks were claimed by a hacker group demanding Durov's release after his detention at Le Bourget airport. Reports from Le Parisien highlighted the widespread nature of the attacks on Sunday.