DDoSvörn

DDoSvörn is a term that has emerged in discussions surrounding Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, specifically referring to a notable incident that occurred in Iceland. The name "DDoSvörn" is a portmanteau, combining "DDoS" with "vörn," the Icelandic word for "defense" or "protection." This moniker was adopted by Icelandic internet users and observers to describe a period of intense and targeted DDoS attacks against various Icelandic websites and online services, as well as the collective efforts to mitigate and defend against these attacks.

The attacks, which gained significant attention in late 2021 and into 2022, impacted a range of entities, including government portals, media outlets, and private businesses. The motivations behind these attacks were not always clear, with speculation ranging from political activism to cybercrime. The Icelandic public and technical community responded with a unified effort, sharing information and implementing defensive measures to maintain online access and resilience. This period highlighted the vulnerability of online infrastructure to large-scale cyber threats and the importance of robust cybersecurity practices. The term DDoSvörn encapsulates both the challenge posed by the attacks and the successful, albeit challenging, response from Iceland's digital community.