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Evidence of Russian Cyberwarfare Against Georgia
An anonymous reader writes "In what seems to be a repeat of what happened in July, a few news sites have mentioned that there is evidence of a campaign against Georgia. For example, both the government's and the president's sites are inaccessible, among other official websites. For some analysis, the RBN Exploit blog demonstrates various traceroutes that have failed to several sites. They also claim that the RBN (Russian Business Network cyber-crime organisation) are behind the attacks, and that 'Many of Georgia's internet servers were under external control from late Thursday,' before the actual war began. Finally, according to this Twitter account of someone in Georgia (written in Russian), he claims that 'Russia has blocked access to Georgian websites from within Russia' (rough translation)."
Russia and the USA do have conflicting economic interests. But going as far as saying that Putin views the US as a threat. Certainly not as a military threat, and the Russian economy is looking good.
I would also not be so quick in bundling the EU in with whatever the US does. You'd be surprised (not) at what most people in Europe think about the recent warmongering. The US isn't/hasn't been making many friends over here. Protip: Georgia ... srsly isn't even on the map.I know we have an oil pipe there and that's it.
As for Georgia ... dumb. ass. move.
Got your panties in a twist, and your ass handed to you by the russians, for a handfull of sheep herders who don't want to be governed by you? Really?
You had to attack a bunch of sheep herders with russian passports? Really?
Started a serious fight with the russians as you're about to join NATO? REALLY?
2000 dead count and people stress over not being able to resolve government.gov.ge. Interesting.