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Pro-Russian Hackers Hit French City Websites

January 2, 2025
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Pro-Russian Hackers Hit French City Websites

On December 31, 2024, a series of cyberattacks targeted several French cities and departments, with the pro-Russian hacker collective NoName claiming responsibility. The group described the attacks as retaliation for France’s support of Ukraine, with affected cities including Marseille and Tarbes. The cyberattacks were primarily executed using distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) techniques, overwhelming websites with high volumes of traffic to render them inoperable.

While no data breaches were reported, the attacks led to significant disruptions in online services, especially for municipal websites. As a result, protective measures were swiftly implemented by affected authorities, temporarily taking the sites offline to counter the flood of traffic. This type of attack is commonly used for political messaging, creating an atmosphere of digital insecurity and showing the vulnerabilities of government infrastructure. The goal was seen as more about ideological influence than causing lasting damage or stealing sensitive data.

Some cities, including Pau and Angers, were not impacted by the attack, but many others, including Nice and Nantes, faced temporary disruptions. Notably, the mayor of Nice confirmed that their website was targeted as well. Despite these measures, the effectiveness of DDoS attacks in disrupting digital services has drawn attention to the need for stronger defenses against such politically-motivated threats. Cybersecurity experts like Benoit Grunemwald from ESET emphasized that these attacks are often designed to manipulate public perception, sowing doubt about the security of government systems.

This incident highlights the ongoing risks that political hacktivist groups pose to government infrastructure and public trust. While these attacks do not steal data, their implications can still be severe, from damaged reputations to undermining confidence in digital services. As more countries become targets of cyber warfare and politically charged digital strikes, bolstering cybersecurity systems will be crucial in defending against this growing threat.

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  • Pro-Russian Hackers Launch DDoS Attacks on French City Websites in Retaliation
Tags: cyber incidentsCyber Incidents 2025CyberattackDDoSFranceJanuary 2025MarseilleNoNameRussiaTarbesUkraine
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