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Widespread DoS Attacks

Discussion in 'News & Current Events' started by DirtyPolo, Aug 7, 2009.

  1. DirtyPolo

    DirtyPolo Inactive Staff Member

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    If it is proved to be true that yesterday's cyber attacks on Google, Twitter, Facebook and other sites were aimed at closing down the activities of one individual, it would be another striking example of how commercial organisations can become the indirect target of geopolitical threats, writes Steve Cummings.

    More: Deloitte: Facebook and Twitter DoS a major challenge to social networking

    A lot of sites were attacked, including government sites such as "UCAS" and "YouGo" these are sites vital for anyone in the University education process.

    Ongoing denial-of-service attack
     

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