A DDoS attack on Ubuntu and Canonical servers disrupted services for several hours on Wednesday, leaving users unable to access updates for the Linux-based operating system. The attack, claimed by a group calling itself NoName057(16), caused widespread outages across Ubuntu’s official websites and repositories.
Canonical confirmed the incident in a statement, noting that the attack targeted multiple services including the main Ubuntu website, the company’s documentation portal, and the Snap Store. Users attempting to download updates or access documentation encountered repeated connection failures. The company said it restored full functionality within four hours but did not provide details on the attack’s scale or origin.
The hacktivist group NoName057(16) posted a message on a hacker forum taking credit for the disruption. The group has previously targeted organizations in Europe and North America, often citing political motivations. Security analysts say the attack follows a pattern of DDoS campaigns aimed at open-source infrastructure to draw attention to geopolitical issues.
Ubuntu users are advised to check the status of services on Canonical’s official channels. The company has not indicated whether any user data was compromised during the incident. Experts recommend users delay non-critical updates until services are fully restored.
Source: techcrunch.com