by FastNetMon | Jul 2, 2026 | FastNetMon Blog
A newly discovered botnet called RustDuck is targeting internet-connected routers, IP cameras, Android TV boxes, and exposed servers to build a DDoS attack network. Researchers at QiAnXin XLab have been tracking the malware since February 2026. While RustDuck is still...
by FastNetMon | May 25, 2026 | FastNetMon Blog
Canadian authorities have arrested a 23-year-old man suspected of operating the KimWolf IoT DDoS-for-hire botnet as part of a coordinated international investigation involving Canada, the United States, and Germany. The suspect, Jacob Butler (alias “Dort”), is accused...
by FastNetMon | May 4, 2026 | FastNetMon Blog
Ubuntu users experienced widespread service disruptions last week after a sustained DDoS attack targeted infrastructure operated by Canonical, impacting critical systems, including package updates and security-related services. According to public statements, the...
by FastNetMon | Apr 20, 2026 | FastNetMon Blog
Bluesky has confirmed that a recent wave of outages affecting its app and website was caused by a sophisticated DDoS attack that disrupted several core platform services between 15 and 17 April 2026. According to public statements, service interruptions began on 15...
by FastNetMon | Apr 16, 2026 | FastNetMon Blog
A coordinated international law enforcement action supported by Europol has targeted the global DDoS-for-hire ecosystem, identifying more than 75,000 users involved in launching attacks. The operation, part of the ongoing Operation PowerOFF initiative, brought...
