Security Operations , Threat Intelligence Ubuntu and Canonical services disrupted by DDoS attack claimed by hacktivists May 1, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) Ubuntu's public-facing infrastructure and its developer, Canonical, have been targeted by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, disrupting services for users. The attack began on Thursday and has affected various Ubuntu and Canonical websites, as well as the ability for users to update and install the operating system, as reported by TechCrunch. Hacktivists identifying as The Islamic Cyber Resistance in Iraq 313 Team have claimed responsibility for the ongoing DDoS attack, reportedly utilizing a DDoS-for-hire service named Beamed. This service allegedly offers attack capabilities exceeding 3.5 terabits per second. The attack has rendered Ubuntu's security API and several official websites inaccessible, preventing users from performing essential system updates and installations. This incident highlights the persistent threat posed by DDoS-for-hire services, which enable individuals with limited technical expertise to launch disruptive cyberattacks. Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Europol, have a history of targeting and dismantling such services, yet they continue to emerge, posing an ongoing challenge to cybersecurity infrastructure. Source: TechCrunch SC Staff Related Malware Celebrity data leak exposes private photos and messages due to stalkerware SC Staff May 1, 2026 Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered the data, which included intimate chat logs from apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. Security Operations SonicWall releases firmware updates for three CVEs Steve Zurier May 1, 2026 SonicWall patches 3 flaws; experts warn ransomware actors may quickly exploit unpatched firewalls. Security Operations FCC approves new rules to combat robocalls and bolster cybersecurity SC Staff May 1, 2026 The commission unanimously passed measures to strengthen the "Know Your Customer" requirements for telecommunications companies, mandating more thorough identity verification for service enablement. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Account Harvesting Botnet Brute Force Covert Channels Cron Daemon Dumpster Diving Fault Line Attacks Google Hacking Hybrid Attack You can skip this ad in 5 seconds