After Durov's Arrest, Hackers Launch Attacks on Several French State Websites

After the arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, hackers have organized DDoS attacks on French state websites. This was reported by Le Parisien.

"Hacktivist groups supporting Pavel Durov claimed responsibility for the DDoS attacks on Sunday. Several French websites experienced slowdowns or were temporarily inaccessible throughout the day," the article states.

Among these sites were platforms for online registration for public services and doctor visits. The newspaper notes that the websites of the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM), the 'Confédération Paysanne' union, the Voix du Nord newspaper, as well as several other resources, have also been targeted.