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CNN Website Targeted by DoS

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the different-kind-of-d-o-s dept.

antifoidulus writes "CNN is reporting that they were the target of a Denial of Service attack yesterday. According to the article, there have been reports on Asian tech sites that Chinese hackers were targeting CNN for their coverage of the unrest in Tibet. One has to wonder if this hacking attempt was government sponsored or not. The Chinese government hasn't been very happy with CNN -- in fact, the Beijing Bureau Chief has been summoned about a day before this happened."

2 of 187 comments (clear)

  1. Who's looking for a scapegoat? by bogaboga · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    I am afraid that actual incompetence on the part of CNN is being overlooked here. I ask CNN not to look for a scapegoat on this issue.

    There are ways to mitigate the effects of a DoS attack. Knowing how US companies have exhibited incompetence in the past, I will not be surprised if it is the case this time round.

  2. One has to wonder? by X.25 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    One has to wonder if this hacking attempt was government sponsored or not.

    You are a retard.

    Based on what fucking evidence/facts did you come to conclusion that you could even remotely involve government?

    Because you're a retard and prejudicial?

    Let me guess, you base your opinion about other countries by watching/reading CNN, eh?