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Formula 1 website attacked by Anonymous, brought down by DDoS

Anonymous hacktivists attack Formula 1 website with distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. Attack comes just ahead of Bahrain’s highly controversial hosting of the Formula 1 Grand Prix this weekend. The Al Khalifa regime stands to profit heavily off the race and has promised to use live ammunition against protestors in preparation. DDoS attacks are one of the favourite weapons in Anonymouss armoury. Earlier this month, Anonymous supporters successfully launched attacks against websites belonging to the British Home Office and 10 Downing Street.”]

Source: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/04/20/formula-1-website-attacked-by-anonymous-brought-down-by-ddos/

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