Back Logos-Pres.Md Moldova government websites hit by DDoS attack
Regarding the first issue, the Information Technology and Cyber Security Service (STISC) issued a statement on 2 September. Technical difficulties were reported which could temporarily affect the availability or operation of certain services.
On 9 September, STISC again announced the temporary unavailability of several government web resources. The service’s technical teams intervened to resolve the situation. Subsequently, the agency reported that access to government web resources had been restored and that they were operating normally.
Today, 11 September, STISC announced that some government web resources are being affected by a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack. Such attacks can cause difficulties or temporary unavailability when accessing the websites.
STISC specialists are taking the necessary measures to minimise the impact of the attack and restore normal operation of the affected resources. The service will provide further information as the situation develops.
STISC has not yet specified exactly which government websites have been affected.
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