Twint Experiences Disruptions Due to Major DDoS Attack on Swisscom
Twint Payment Failures Occur Amidst DDoS Attack
During lunchtime today, multiple users reported problems with Twint as Swisscom struggled to mitigate a major DDoS attack. News outlets, including 20 Minuten, highlighted incidents of payment failures at various stores. A spokesperson for Twint informed that Swisscom's issues were the root cause, though they assured that disruptions are subsiding.
Impact of the DDoS Attack
Allestörungen.ch noted an increase in disruptions related to Swisscom services, although reports indicated that most customers were not affected directly. Swisscom specialists are actively addressing the DDoS situation and reported initial measures are already showing positive results.
Swisscom mentioned their ongoing challenges, stating they fend off numerous DDoS attacks daily, yet ensuring that private customer services remain fully operational.
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