Russia Reports DDoS Attack Disrupts Telegram and WhatsApp Access

August 21, 2024 12:00 AM PDT | By Team Kalkine Media

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Russian users experienced difficulties accessing Telegram and WhatsApp on Wednesday, attributed to a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, according to the state communications monitoring service. The agency confirmed that the attack was mitigated, and the messaging services are now functioning normally. This incident highlights the ongoing vulnerabilities faced by technology stocks in the cybersecurity realm.

In addition to Telegram and WhatsApp, other websites, including Wikipedia, Skype, and Discord, were also impacted by the incident. The service noted that the disruption was linked to a DDoS attack targeting Russian telecom operators but did not specify the perpetrators.

This incident follows recent issues with other online platforms in Russia. Earlier this month, users of Signal, a secure messaging app, reported various glitches. Additionally, Russian authorities have recently criticized YouTube, leading to a reported mass outage affecting the video hosting site.

Telegram faced access restrictions in Russia beginning in 2018, which disrupted several third-party services but did not significantly impact Telegram's availability. WhatsApp’s parent company, Meta Platforms Inc, was designated as an "extremist" organization by Moscow in 2022. Consequently, Meta’s other services, such as Facebook and Instagram, are banned in Russia, though they remain accessible via virtual private networks (VPNs).

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