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WikiLeaks Under Denial of Service Attack

Posted by samzenpus on from the good-timing dept.

wiredmikey writes "WikiLeaks has reported that its Web site is currently under a mass distributed denial of service attack. The attack comes around the time of an expected release of classified State Department documents, which the Obama administration says will put 'countless' lives at risk, threaten global counterterrorism operations and jeopardize US relations with its allies."

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  1. Re:These documents should not be released. by clarkkent09 · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Are you sure that your government keeping some secrets in not in your interest? How many informants will come forward with information about terrorist plots that might kill you and your family if they know that their name could end up on WikiLeaks?

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