Two Russian DDoS cybercriminal groups, HackNeT, and the People’s CyberArmy, have allegedly launched a series of Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks on several prominent Canadian airport systems, causing significant disruption. In addition to their latest announcements, they have recently announced their attacks on two canadian airport systems.
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is the main airport serving the city of Winnipeg in the province of Manitoba, Canada.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is the primary airport serving Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, named after the country’s founding fathers John A. Macdonald and George-Étienne Cartier.
These coordinated attacks underscore the critical importance of defending against DDoS attacks, which can severely disrupt essential services and infrastructure. The incidents highlight the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect national institutions from such threats. As politically and economically motivated cyber assaults become more frequent, enhancing our defenses against these attacks is crucial to maintaining national security and stability
