đ¨ French Government Websites Down Amid Telegram Founder Arrest Controversy đ¨
In a dramatic turn of events, several French government websitesâincluding those of the Administrative Court of Paris and the French Health Departmentâhave been hit by a major DDoS attack. This cyber strike, believed to be orchestrated by a Russian hacker group, comes on the heels of Telegram founder Pavel Durovâs arrest in France.
The arrest, which took place on August 24, has stirred up a storm of controversy. French President Emmanuel Macron has denied any political motives behind the arrest, emphasizing France's commitment to free speech and an independent judiciary. However, the crypto community and free speech advocates are far from convinced.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and billionaire Elon Musk have both voiced strong objections. Buterin criticized the arrest as a potential threat to software and communication freedoms, while Musk joined the chorus calling for Durovâs release.
French authorities have stated that Durov could be held until August 28 for questioning related to alleged crimes by an unnamed individual on the Telegram platform. As of now, no formal charges have been filed against Durov, and there has been no legal proof of wrongdoing.
Stay tuned as this situation unfolds and its implications for the digital world continue to develop. đâĄ
