Mastodon server hit by DDoS attack

Mastodon, the decentralized social media platform, has reported that its flagship server experienced a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. This incident follows a similar attack targeting Bluesky just a week prior, indicating a potential increase in coordinated disruptions against emerging social platforms. While the content of the attack on Mastodon has not been detailed, DDoS attacks aim to overwhelm servers with traffic, rendering services inaccessible to legitimate users. The frequency of these attacks raises concerns about the security infrastructure of decentralized alternatives to mainstream social media.