Friday, 23 October, 2026
Hermit Kingdom Goes Dark: DDoS Attack Knocks Out North Korea's Internet
By TechShots Studio
A massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) cyberattack knocked down North Korea's internet over a 32-hour period, according to network monitoring firm Kentik. The attack triggered sudden traffic spikes originating from Vietnam and Venezuela, paralyzing more than 40 official government websites—including the Foreign Ministry and state news agency KCNA. Experts noted local power grid instability may have also worsened the severe network disruptions.
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