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HackNeT Strikes Again: EU Elections Plagued by DDoS Attacks from Pro-Russian Hackers
European Parliament elections have become a prime target for hacktivists, with Cloudflare mitigating multiple DDoS attacks on political websites. HackNeT, a pro-Russian cybercriminal group, has claimed responsibility, targeting euro-skeptic parties in the Netherlands. The ongoing election results show gains for right-wing parties, causing market uncertainty…
Hot Take:
The European elections are now a buffet for hacktivists! With political parties lining up like targets in a shooting gallery, it seems everyone wants a piece of the chaos pie. Who knew democracy could be such a hotspot for cyber shenanigans?
Key Points:
- EU elections are prime time for hacktivists, particularly DDoS attacks.
- Pro-Russian group HackNeT claimed responsibility for attacks in the Netherlands.
- Cloudflare detected and mitigated three significant DDoS attacks.
- Notable attacks targeted euro-skeptic parties PVV and FvD.
- European stock markets and the euro are feeling the heat due to election uncertainty.
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