Topic: DDoS attacks
DDoS attacks represent a significant threat to free expression and privacy by targeting websites and online platforms, often silencing voices and disrupting access to information. These attacks can be politically motivated, aiming to undermine advocacy groups and dissenting opinions, while also raising concerns about the security of connected devices. The implications for individual liberty are profound, as such tactics can lead to increased censorship and surveillance.
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Cloudflare: Blocking Kiwi Farms and others caused loss of potential customers, “significant adverse feedback”
An admission that significant numbers of people want Cloudflare to remain neutral.
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Cyber attacks increase, attempt to take down Black advocacy groups and US government agencies during protests
DDOS attacks are an increasing form of censorship.
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Twitter running propaganda ad campaign against Hong Kong protestors from state-owned China news agency
China Xinhua News has been referred to as “the world’s biggest propaganda machine” by Reporters without Borders and the US…
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Cyber attacks on smart home connected devices are up 217.5% year-on-year
Current estimates are that 75 billion connected IoT devices will be in use by 2025, in other words, they will…




