Russia Accused of Cyber-War Against Estonia

earthlingpink writes about the ongoing DDoSing of Estonia. The Guardian is reporting that Russia stands accused of engaging in a three-week-long series of cyber-attacks. Government, banking, and media websites have been targeted. It is unclear whether the attacks are sanctioned or initiated by the Russian Government, but Estonian authorities believe that to be the case. NATO has sent security experts to Tallinn to help beef up defenses. The Estonian defense minister said, "At present, NATO does not define cyber-attacks as a clear military action. This means that the provisions of... collective self-defense, will not automatically be extended to the attacked country... this matter needs to be resolved in the near future."

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creating hostility

[musicmaster]

So we have an Estonian government that is playing the ethnic card and that in the process probably has caused hundreds of Russians to emigrate. And now we are asked to see that government as a victim because some Russian script kiddies got angry with them?

Re:They forgot something.

[Cyberax]

The problem is that Estonia now behaves EXACTLY like USSR did.

For example, about 30% of Russian-speaking people in Estonia do not have citizenship (they are 'aliens'). Russian schools are continuously pressured etc.

Re:From the FAQ: Read it and Weep

[WhatAmIDoingHere]

Here's how /. works:
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