The Basque Parliament temporarily shut down its website following a cyber attack attributed to the pro-Russian hacktivist group NoName057(16). This group specializes in attacking institutions in countries that criticize the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The attacks are part of a broader campaign against critical infrastructure, typically involving denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and other tactics to disrupt services and expose vulnerabilities.
Impact and Response
While the Basque Parliament's website has been restored, the attack demonstrates the growing threat of politically motivated hacktivist groups. The incident underscores the need to strengthen cybersecurity defenses for governmental institutions against both state and non-state actors.
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