US Securities and Exchange Commission Website Possibly Hit by DDoS Attack

According to PANews, the official website of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was found to be down, displaying a 'Page not found' message. This has raised suspicions that the website may have been targeted by a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. A DDoS attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal functioning of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic. The SEC is responsible for regulating and enforcing federal securities laws, and its website is a crucial source of information for investors and the public. The disruption of the website could potentially impact the accessibility of important financial data and updates. As of now, there is no official confirmation from the SEC regarding the cause of the website's downtime or any potential DDoS attack. Further information and updates are awaited.