Cyber attackers battered Poland after the countrys change of government late last year.
DDoS attacks at the end of 2023 were nearly quadruple the countrys average, according to cybersecurity firmNetScoutsobservations.
Itwas replaced by a coalition government, which reaffirmed support for Ukraines defence against Russias invasion.
NetScout described these developments as a perfect storm for adversaries.
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Tusk had repeatedly called for increased aid to Ukraine.
The group hitvarious websites across both private and public sectors.
A big chunk of the cyberattacks were botnet-driven, Hummel said.
NoName057 had a particular predilection for botnets running a code calledDDoSia, often from a public hosting infrastructure.
Another popular weapon was a technique calledreflection/amplification.
Cyberattacks linked to global politics
The cyberattacks in Poland followed a common pattern.
During periods of national unrest,hacktivistsfrequently bombard their political opponents.
The war in Gaza has also triggered a surge in DDoS activity.
Between the first and second halves of 2023, daily strikes grew more than tenfold.
To mitigate the risks, Hummel advises organisations to employ capable DDoS defence systems.
They should also ensure the software has advanced visibility into any potential threats before they develop into political weapons.
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