Hackers under attack: Sibseti faces cyber-intrusion for the second consecutive day
In the heart of Novosibirsk, a digital storm has been raging for two consecutive days, and it's all thanks to a massive cyber attack on the local internet provider, Sibseti. This conflict genuinely doesn't seem to care about holidays, as the assault started on April 30 and intensified, causing chaos on May 1.
According to Sibseti's official statement on VK, they're once again under siege. Cybercriminals have launched a relentless DDoS attack, crippling their network and making life a misery for their subscribers, as well as their own internal operations.
Amidst the hubbub of May Day celebrations, Sibseti's staff has been working tirelessly, around the clock, to restore network access and safeguard user data. They're bent on providing their customers with internet connectivity as swiftly as possible.
The heatmap of complaints paints a clear picture, with most outage gripes coming from the Novosibirsk region (an alarming 69%) and Krasnoyarsk Krai (13%).
Cast your mind back to April 30, when the first disruption hit. Sibseti then reported a painful DDoS attack on their Novosibirsk branch, leading to the chaos we're experiencing now.
Let's dive deeper into the magnitude of this attack. It all kicked off on the morning of April 30, with initial hiccups manifesting around 6:00 local time. However, the real fuss began at around 10:00, as the assault intensified, taking down the Novosibirsk office before expanding to other cities. These areas included Novokuznetsk, Kemerovo, and eventually, Krasnoyarsk.
This DDoS attack overwhelmed Sibseti's servers with a deluge of requests, causing havoc on their services. The personal account and the "My Sibseti" mobile application were among the casualties. In an attempt to minimize the damage, Sibseti advised users to avoid calling their hotline to avoid putting additional strain on their phone lines.
In some regions, such as the Novosibirsk Oblast and Krasnoyarsk Krai, the impact was devastating, with more than 80% of users reporting total loss of home internet access.
As of the latest reports, Sibseti acknowledges the ongoing battle and offers guidance to their customers on how to cope with the disruptions. However, specific timelines for recovery or the restoration of full services are yet to be revealed.
Typically, recovery efforts in such scenarios would involve implementing DDoS mitigation tools, upgrading server security, and adopting strong communication strategies to keep customers informed about the service status and expected recovery times.
It's also crucial to note that this attack reflects the ongoing cyberwarfare tug-of-war between Ukraine and Russia, leading some to suspect that such attacks may continue in the future.
Intriguingly, this isn't the first time Sibseti has been targeted by a DDoS attack. A similar incident in November 2024 affected their Novosibirsk office and continued for several days.
Given the political tension between Ukraine and Russia, the situation underscores the potential for further digital skirmishes in the future. Stay tuned for updates!
The DDoS attack on Sibseti, initially noted on April 30, has been ongoing for two consecutive days in May, causing chaos particularly in the Novosibirsk region and Krasnoyarsk Krai. To counteract this, Sibseti's staff are working tirelessly to restore network access and safeguard user data. Despite their efforts, specific timelines for recovery or the restoration of full services are yet to be revealed. This repeated attack on Sibseti is a reflection of the ongoing cyberwarfare tug-of-war between Ukraine and Russia, implying possible future digital skirmishes.
