On Saturday, Telegram users around the globe reported problems connecting with the App.
After many user complaints, it came to the notice of the Telegram internet administrator.
What is a DDoS attack?
The Telegram tweeted later confirming the attack, a DDoS, apparently in 10s of Gigabytes.
A DDoS attack on Telegram in progress, tens of Gigabit\sec.
Users in some countries may have connection issues.
Were working on it, folks!
The Telegram engineers sorted the issue and the App service started working normally.
But unfortunately, the hackers were back with vengeance on Sunday.
Detecting a 150+ Gbit/s DDoS now, an attack three times as large as yesterdays.
source: www.techworm.net