How did it happen that several county websites were unreachable due to a ddos attack?
TheDDoS attack saturated the servers of government websites with a massive amount of traffic, overloading the digital infrastructure and rendering provincial and municipal websites largely inaccessible.
The suspected ddos attack was supposedly in retaliation for Belgian support for Ukraine in the conflict with Russia.
The impact of these hacks on the government
Theattack caused interruptions in essential government services and hampered communication with citizens. County and municipal websites were unable to process permit applications, award grants or respond to requests in a timely manner, with both short- and long-term adverse effects on trust in government agencies.
How could this attack have been prevented?
Implementing a robust DDoS protection system combined with real-time monitoring and rapid response mechanisms could have detected and mitigated the attack. Using scalable cloud solutions could have ensured that websites remained operational despite the attacks.
What does a DDOS attack mean for your organization?
Ifyour business relies on online services or manages sensitive information, a similar attack could pose a serious threat.
How well is your organization protected against cyber attacks such as DDoS? Have you taken adequate measures to avoid becoming the next victim?
Make sure you are prepared and work with Cyberplan to identify and strengthen vulnerabilities. We can help you with preventive strategies to keep your digital infrastructure secure.
