All North American Data Center Worlds Network Technical Difficulties (Oct. 26)

[Chadamius]

Yes, it was 6 days ago...

(The outage map is the exact same as current. Coincidence?)

In the article they explain:

"Such attacks are common, but there is evidence that they are becoming more powerful, more sophisticated and increasingly aimed at core internet infrastructure providers."

They also explain in the article that the reasons for such an attack could be political. (Prevent early Voting, preventing the democratic process, etc..)

(It could be a test to see how effective their hacks are just before the election. And then mount a larger attack closer to election day.)