GitHub DDoS attack appears to be targeting anti-censorship tools hosted on code-sharing website GitHub. Site says it is experiencing “the largest DDoS” attack in GitHub’s history. Attack appeared to involve hijacking Baidu Analytics software, which is widely used both inside and outside of China. DDoS attacks are a quick and effective way for people who don’t agree with what a group, political party, person or company is saying to shut down the platform on which they are promoting their message, says security researcher.”]
Source: https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/github-ddos-attack-traces-to-china-a-8058