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DDoS Attack Disrupts Norsk Tipping Services

DDoS Attack Disrupts Norsk Tipping Services

First seen 2 Aug 2026, 19:45 UTC

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ThreatCluster August 3, 2026 at 19:18 UTC
  • Norsk Tipping suffered a DDoS attack on August 2, 2026, impacting its betting services.
  • The attack caused disruptions from 13:40 until services were restored by 16:00 the same day.
  • Norsk Tipping has faced similar DDoS attacks in the past, especially before major sporting events.

On August 2, 2026, Norsk Tipping experienced a DDoS attack that affected its digital services, including its website and app. The attack began around 13:40, forcing the company to temporarily close betting services. By approximately 16:00, Norsk Tipping announced that the odds were reopened after resolving the issue. The attack coincided with major sports events, leading to significant disruptions for users attempting to place bets. Stian Simensen, a spokesperson for the company, indicated that similar attacks had occurred in the past, particularly before significant sporting events. The company collaborated with Telenor to mitigate the attack and restore services.

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Timeline

2026-08-02
DDoS attack initiated
Norsk Tipping's services were disrupted starting at 13:40 due to a DDoS attack, affecting users' ability to place bets.
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2026-08-02
Services temporarily closed
Norsk Tipping closed its betting services to manage the DDoS attack, preventing customers from placing bets.
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2026-08-02
Services restored
By 16:00, Norsk Tipping announced that its odds were reopened and services were back online after resolving the attack.
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