Ubuntu Website and Canonical Web Services Hit by DDoS Attack

Cybersecuritynews •Guru Baran • May 1, 2026

Canonical, the company behind the Ubuntu Linux distribution, is currently experiencing widespread service disruptions across its core web infrastructure following a coordinated Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack. The hacktivist group identifying itself as “The Islamic Cyber Resistance in Iraq – 313 Team” has claimed responsibility for the offensive, marking one of the most significant attacks against […]

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Pro-Iran Hacktivist Group Launches DDoS Attack on Canonical's Ubuntu Infrastructure On April 30, 2026, a coordinated DDoS attack targeted Canonical, the company behind the Ubuntu Linux distribution, disrupting its web infrastructure and preventing users from accessing updates. The attack was claimed by a hacktivist group known as The Islamic Cyber Resistance in Iraq, or 313 Team, which announced the assault via their Telegram channel. The attack has resulted in widespread outages, affecting Canonical's main website and several subdomains, with users unable to download or update Ubuntu. The attackers reportedly utilized a DDoS-for-hire service called Beamed, capable of launching attacks exceeding 3.5 Tbps. As of May 1, 2026, the attack has persisted for over 20 hours, with Canonical working to restore services. The group has also indicated a shift towards extortion, threatening continued attacks unless demands are met. This incident highlights vulnerabilities in open-source systems and the risks posed by DDoS-for-hire services. 10 sources 72

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