DDoS Attack Causes Service Disruptions for NTT Docomo
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🌐 DDoS Attack Disrupts Services for Japan’s Largest Mobile Operator. NTT Docomo, Japan’s largest mobile operator with approximately 90 million subscribers, experienced a significant DDoS attack on January 2, causing service disruptions for nearly 12 hours. The attack, which occurred from 05:27 to 16:10, affected key services including the “goo” web portal and Lemino video streaming. While the company reported that service impacts have been resolved, some content updates remain affected. This incident follows a series of DDoS attacks on various Japanese companies in late December, highlighting the vulnerability of telecom providers to such threats. Despite the disruptions, mobile phone services were not impacted, and the identity of the attackers remains unknown.
