How Hackers Attacked an Entire Country

On April 27, 2007, a massive cyberattack was launched against Estonia. Not some of its citizens, companies or institutions. The attack was aimed at the entire country. This event went down in history as the very first instance of state-on-state cyberwarfare: the world’s first true cyber war. 🎯 Subscribe to ‪@cybernews‬ for more AI news and cybersecurity updates: https://cnews.link/subscribe/ 🎪 Looking for entertainment and more interesting stories? Check out our playlists filled with captivating content that will keep you entertained for hours: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8oKYy_2UcNWMp91QuENBVLtv2HimUUB https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8oKYy_2UcNqsnRRwfWT3raZOG4Ey44I 📰 Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity news and trends by checking out our curated news playlist. We cover the latest threats, trends, and insights from the world of cybersecurity: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8oKYy_2UcOv27VEdZYZpFXcoxVcI11h 💬 Stay connected with us on social media for the latest news, insights, and discussions around cybersecurity: https://linktr.ee/Cybernews 00:00 Intro 02:00 Chapter 1: Baseline 03:41 Chapter 2: Trigger 06:44 Chapter 3: Execution 10:56 Chapter 4: Post Mortem 🥷 Secure your online activities - Check out a VPN with the best discount - https://cnews.link/get-nordvpn/oB_Gcc9tzPo/ 🔑 Keep your accounts safe - Get THE BEST password manager offer - https://cnews.link/get-nordpass/oB_Gcc9tzPo/ 🦠 Protect your devices - Grab an EXCLUSIVE Antivirus deal - https://cnews.link/get-bitdefender/oB_Gcc9tzPo/ Credits: Producer: Ignas Žadeikis Writer: Valius Venckūnas Video Editing & Animation: Matas Paskačimas Narration: Ben Mitchell Thumbnail: Domantė Janulevičiūtė Supervising Producer: Aušra Venckutė Special thanks to Lauri Almann ℹ️ About us: We are an independent news outlet with a YouTube channel that posts cybersecurity & tech news videos daily. Our foremost concern is the safety and security of our viewers around the world. We remain vigilant on the issue of hacking and will provide updates as they become available. A number of our investigations and reports have been featured by industry-related publications and global news leaders like Forbes, PC mag, and Techradar. We are affiliated but not sponsored by any service provider. This means we may receive a small commission when you click on the provided links, however, our reviews are based on independent research and rigorous fact-checking. Cybernews is owned by Mediatech, whose investors are the founders of Nord Security, whose products and services we may review.