Bluesky hit by second DDoS attack in four months, pro-Iran group claims responsibility

Bluesky confirmed a day-long DDoS disruption on August 18, 2026, with Iran-backed attackers claiming responsibility on the IFIN forum. It is the platform's second major DDoS event since April, when a pro-Iran group claimed a 24-hour attack. Bluesky said it "upgraded our defenses" but has not disclosed specific mitigation partners or strategies.