Russian telecom Beeline facing outages after cyberattack

Summary: A targeted DDoS attack on the telecom company Beeline disrupted internet services for many users in Russia, marking the second major attack in weeks. The attack resulted in difficulties accessing their mobile app, website outages, and concerns over connectivity, leading to numerous complaints. This incident is part of a broader trend of cyberattacks targeting telecommunications companies in Russia, with previous similar attacks on Beeline and MegaFon reported earlier this year.

Affected: Beeline

Keypoints :

• Beeline faced a DDoS attack disrupting services for its 44 million subscribers.
• The attack follows a similar incident involving the telecom MegaFon in January 2023.
• Cyber incidents targeting telecommunications companies in Russia have significantly increased, with 90% of DDoS attacks attributed to politically motivated actors.