Mastodon says its flagship server was hit by a DDoS attack

Mastodon, the decentralized social media platform, has reported that its flagship server was recently subjected to a DDoS attack. This incident follows closely on the heels of a similar attack on Bluesky, which also faced a wave of disruptive web traffic just days prior. The timing of these events raises concerns about the security and resilience of emerging social media platforms as they navigate the complexities of online engagement.