Anti-Racism Sites Hit by Cyberattacks
Return To ArticleCyber-attacks against anti-racism organisations shot up in the wake of the death of George Floyd, a leading provider of protection services says.
Cloudflare, which blocks attacks designed to knock websites offline, says advocacy groups in general saw attacks increase 1,120-fold.
Mr Floyd’s death, in police custody, has sparked nationwide civil unrest in the US.
Government and military websites also saw a notable increase in attacks.
