The canton of Basel-Stadt experienced a temporary disruption this morning as a DDoS attack targeted its website, www.bs.ch, rendering it unavailable or delayed between 8.15 a.m. and 11 a.m. DDoS attacks involve overwhelming websites with over 100,000 requests per second, aiming to make them temporarily inaccessible. Fortunately, IT specialists promptly detected the attack and implemented effective countermeasures, restoring most systems to normal operation by 11 a.m. The NoName grouping, responsible for the assault, had previously targeted the federal government, SBB, and other organizations in Switzerland in recent days, indicating a coordinated cyber threat.
Despite the successful mitigation of the DDoS attack, the possibility of further short-term failures during the day is acknowledged. The originator, NoName grouping, continues to pose a threat, emphasizing the need for continuous analysis and adjustment of security measures. While the attack did not compromise data, its widespread impact extended beyond Basel-Stadt, affecting other cantons and cities in Switzerland. Security reasons prevent the disclosure of specific details regarding defense measures, underscoring the ongoing challenges in cybersecurity faced by government entities and organizations in the digital landscape. Authorities assure the public that efforts to analyze the attack and enhance security measures are ongoing to prevent future disruptions.
