lol dec 8 2010 https://www.theguardian.com/news/blog/2010/dec/08/wikileaks-us-embassy-cables-live-updates
it all comes back to command and conquer
5.28pm: More high-tech details on how Operation Payback is managing to create chaos some of the world's biggest e-commerce websites, thanks to Netcraft anaysis:
Operation Payback is announcing targets via its website, Twitter stream and Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channels. To muster the necessary volume of traffic to take sites offline, they are inviting people to take part in a 'voluntary' botnet by installing a tool called LOIC (Low Orbit Ion Cannon – a fictional weapon of mass destruction popularised by computer games such as Command & Conquer).
The LOIC tool connects to an IRC server and joins an invite-only 'hive' channel, where it can be updated with the current attack target. (written in at least 2010)
This allows Operation Payback to automatically reconfigure the entire botnet to switch to a different target at any time.
5.31pm: Internet security services firm Netcraft – based in Bath – also says Operation Payback is "a force to be reckoned with":
As more companies distance themselves from WikiLeaks, we would not be surprised to see additional attacks taking place over the coming days. Concurrent attacks against the online payment services of MasterCard, Visa and PayPal would have a significant impact on online retailers, particularly in the run up to Christmas.
Although denial of service attacks are illegal in most countries, Operation Payback clearly has a sufficient supply of volunteers who are willing to take an active role in the attacks we have seen so far. They are a force to be reckoned with.
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haha netcraft lol LOIC lol the photonic cannon lol the corbomite maneuver lol you are watching mad tv
what me worry?
but now they all work together
