Bluesky Faces DDoS Attack from Iran-Linked Hackers, Causing Major Outage

• •Bluesky suffered a 24-hour outage due to a DDoS attack linked to Iranian hackers.
• •The 313 Team, a pro-Iranian hacktivist group, claimed responsibility for the attack.
• •This incident is Bluesky's second major DDoS attack in four months, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities.

Bluesky, a social networking platform, experienced a 24-hour outage due to a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack linked to an Iran-aligned hacktivist group. The attack began on August 17, 2026, overwhelming the platform with junk traffic and rendering it inaccessible for users. Bluesky confirmed the incident and stated that it has upgraded its defenses while monitoring the situation. Security researchers identified the attackers as the 313 Team, a pro-Iranian group with ties to Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security. This incident marks the second DDoS attack Bluesky has faced in four months, following a similar attack in April 2026. The group has claimed responsibility for multiple attacks across various platforms, indicating a broader campaign against U.S. businesses and critical infrastructure. Bluesky reported no unauthorized access to user data during the attack.