DDoS Attack Against Marina Militare

Year

2024

Month

February

Reference number

20240203

Impact area

Shore

Incident location

Rome

Incident country

Italy

Victim country

Italy

Victim identity

Marina Militare (Italian Navy)

Victim Type

Navy

Method

DDoS

Attacker country

Russia

Summary:

The NoName057(16) group, known for its pro-Russian stance, launched a cyberattack on Italy in February 2024. The attack targeted both government and private entities, including critical sectors like financial services and transport systems. Among the targeted systems was the Italian Navy’s website, which was temporarily disrupted. The group claimed responsibility for these DDoS attacks, further demonstrating the risks posed to national infrastructure by politically-motivated cybercriminals.

Reference URL

https://thecyberexpress.com/cyberattack-on-italy-noname-targets-italy/