Collateral damage from DDoS and hacktivism

First , We are right. WikiLeaks A week-long effective DDoS attack , from AntiLeaks Provide . The same organization attacked Russia today （ Apparently because he hosted Assange's chat show , And usually seems too Pro Assange ）.AntiLeaks Then... Was cancelled Bambuser To display the real-time video stream of the Ecuadorian Embassy . Although WikiLeaks is the target , but 《 Russia today 》 and Bambuser Actually collateral damage .

Now? , Anonymous has joined the battle . The first is the traditional video warning . It will Britain's refusal to extradite a convicted rapist / Pedophiles （ Because it might violate his human rights ） Instead of his apparent determination to extradite Assange （ Conduct a trial ） Made a comparison .“ We ask you to release Julian · A sangqi ,” It concluded ,“ To help him safely to Ecuador , Stay away from this corrupt and cruel country , Start his new life . If you don't ... Do the right thing , Anonymous UK will continue to be a thorn in your side . Release Julian · A sangqi . We are anonymous …… Expect us to .”

The attack began on Monday night - But it seems that anonymous people are expected . To the Ministry of Justice The attack caused several hours of interruption , But the site still maintains intermittent service . Other attacks , Obviously for Prime Minister as well as From the Ministry of work and pensions , The same is lacking . But one thing is for sure ：DDoS It is now the weapon of choice for all ideologically motivated online activities ; Whether the source is Anonymous still AntiLeaks、Jester still LulzSec, they —— And the collateral damage they cause —— Will continue to exist .

Stonesoft Of Ash Patel Commenting on the brand damage that such attacks may cause to the government or private enterprises, he said ,“ The attack on the British government highlights DDoS How attacks are increasingly used by hacker organizations , To retaliate against some organizations and express their dissatisfaction . They know how to use DDoS The damage that the attack may cause to the organization , But there seems to be little consideration for the consequences of their actions .”  He is worried about , These consequences may cause collateral damage to the entire UK economy .“DDoS An attack can also damage ‘UK PLC’ Reputation —— The company is currently promoting itself as a place to do online business . The government should show that this is a reliable company running the country . But such attacks portray Britain negatively , And may affect how many businesses trade in and with the UK .