Public radio faces powerful cyber attacks aimed at disrupting its activities. The site and social networks are subjected to massive DDoS attacks, and fake comments with disinformation are posted under the posts.
Attacks on the media
Large-scale DDoS attacks
During the last days, the website of the Public Radio was subjected to large-scale DDoS attacks, the aim which was to make it unavailable to users. The massive attack began on the night of May 12 and lasted for two waves, peaking at 84.22 million requests. According to management, such attacks have become common in recent months, usually occurring at night or in the morning when the online audience is smaller.
Geography of attacks
Mass requests come from various countries, including India, the USA, Germany, Vietnam and Great Britain. In addition to the website, the pages of Public Radio in social networks are also under constant pressure.
Fake comments and complaints
Comments from social networks instantly appear under posts on social networks fake accounts where bots call for negotiations with Russia, rejection of Western support and international aid. Public Radio also receives numerous complaints about its content, in particular about news coverage from the front.
Countering attacks
The Public Radio team does everything possible to repel attacks and ensure the smooth operation of the media.
Glossary
- DDoS-attack (Distributed Denial of Service) - a cyber attack, the purpose of which is to disrupt the availability of a resource by overloading it with a huge number of requests .
- Bots are automated programs that imitate human activity on the Internet.
- Public radio is a Ukrainian public multimedia resource.
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Are only the website of "Public Radio" attacked or also the pages in social networks?
How did the number of cyber attacks in Ukraine change after the full-scale invasion of Russia?
What other Ukrainian media were attacked and in what way?
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In recent days, the Public Radio website has been subjected to powerful DDoS attacks, which aimed to make it unavailable to users. Attacks have become typical for Ukrainian mass media in wartime conditions.
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Юрій
It is wonderful that "Public Radio" continues to work despite these powerful DDoS attacks. They demonstrate the importance of their work for the occupiers 🇷🇺. I am proud that our independent media stands guard over the truth and freedom of speech!
Беата
It is shocking that Russian bots are trying to disrupt the work of Public Radio. They even call for negotiations with Rashists in the comments! 😠 We must resist their misinformation and support our glorious defenders!
Ігор
I am proud that the Ukrainian mass media continues to fight despite everything. These DDoS attacks and fake comments only prove their professionalism and dedication to the cause of truth. Glory to Ukraine! 💪🇺🇦
Богдан
These attacks are nonsense, they will drown out the voice of truth. Instead of doing their dirty work, let them think better about how to end this war and restore peace. We will still win! 💙💛
Тарас
It is no wonder that these attacks only increase with time. Kremlin puppets are afraid of the truth like the devil of incense. But we will not give up! ☝️ Let's support our journalists and mass media, which bring real facts from the front to the world.
Северин
Amateurs, what about large-scale DDoS-attacks, the whole world should know the truth! 🌍 That is why I blocked all Russian resources and subscribed to "Public Radio". Long live freedom of speech! 🗽
Павло
So you see how important the role of mass media is during war. They are the ones who resist the streams of misinformation from the racist side. 👺 So I always read news only from verified sources like "Public Radio".
Гаррі
Well, what kind of nonsense are these new fashionable things? 🙄 Better instead of fighting windmills, take and try to do something real, instead of running away to the virtual world. In my time, there was no such nonsense!