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Modern Approach to Attributing Hacktivist Groups

TLDR: Check Point Research analyzes hacktivism, identifying a shift towards state-sponsored groups using hacktivist tactics for influence operations. Utilizing advanced language-based machine learning and linguistic analysis, the study aims to improve attribution methods by examining public messages from various hacktivists. This includes topic modeling to uncover key themes and stylometric analysis to identify writing styles and connections between groups. Findings show increasing complexity in hacktivism as state actors adapt grassroots approaches, complicating attribution while revealing connections to geopolitical events and potential state-sponsored agendas.

https://research.checkpoint.com/2025/modern-approach-to-attributing-hacktivist-groups/

DeepSeek Halts New Signups Amid “large-scale” Cyberattack

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DeepSeek suspends new registrations on its AI chat platform due to a “large-scale” cyberattack, believed to be a DDoS attack. The platform recently gained attention for outperforming US models, causing a sell-off in US stocks. Existing users can still log in, but cybersecurity researchers report vulnerabilities in DeepSeek's model that could enable malicious outputs.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/deepseek-halts-new-signups-amid-large-scale-cyberattack/

Cloudflare Mitigated a Record-breaking 5.6 Tbps DDoS Attack

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Cloudflare mitigated a record 5.6 Tbps DDoS attack on October 29, 2024, from a Mirai-based botnet of 13,000 devices, targeting an ISP in Eastern Asia. The 80-second attack was detected and mitigated autonomously, causing no alerts or impact. Hyper-volumetric DDoS attacks are rising, with significant increases in attacks over 1 Tbps and bursts lasting under 10 minutes. The most targeted industries were telecommunications and internet services, especially during peak usage times, indicating a trend toward ransom DDoS attacks.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cloudflare-mitigated-a-record-breaking-56-tbps-ddos-attack/

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