Cyber attack on messaging platforms in Russia

On August 21, many Russian users encountered and reported connection problems and difficulties using the WhatsApp and Telegram apps. The Moscow authorities, who initially did not communicate what the issue was, later confirmed that it was a DDoS attack, reassuring users that they had neutralized the attack and restored the services.
The episode was an important reminder that even a technologically advanced country like Russia is vulnerable to cyber attacks. This underlines the importance that users who use messaging platforms must give great importance to the cybersecurity of their data.