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Technical News & Discussion => Broadband, Internet & General Computer News & Discussion => Topic started by: Clive on Sep 15, 2016, 11:16:27

Title: Sophisticated hackers 'aim to put net out of action'
Post by: Clive on Sep 15, 2016, 11:16:27
Unidentified hackers are carrying out a campaign to find out how to take down the net, warns a security expert.  China or Russia most likely to be behind attacks. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37360814

In other news the Government has given the go-ahead for China to build Hinkley Point.   ;D
Title: Re: Sophisticated hackers 'aim to put net out of action'
Post by: Simon on Sep 15, 2016, 12:03:37
"The Net" isn't just one entity though, is it?  I can see how they could target key parts, but I can't believe it's possible to bring the whole thing down.
Title: Re: Sophisticated hackers 'aim to put net out of action'
Post by: Clive on Sep 15, 2016, 13:41:39
Why can I never scare you these days?   :evil:
Title: Re: Sophisticated hackers 'aim to put net out of action'
Post by: Simon on Sep 15, 2016, 22:09:19
 ;D
Title: Re: Sophisticated hackers 'aim to put net out of action'
Post by: Clive on Sep 15, 2016, 22:10:18
I will have to resort to my old method of spiders. 
Title: Re: Sophisticated hackers 'aim to put net out of action'
Post by: Simon on Sep 16, 2016, 00:18:46
 :bawl:

I've already been round twice with the spider spray, and now it's going to rain, I'll have to do it again.   >:(
Title: Re: Sophisticated hackers 'aim to put net out of action'
Post by: Clive on Sep 16, 2016, 13:58:50
And in other news, it's possible to purchase spider spray.   ;D
Title: Re: Sophisticated hackers 'aim to put net out of action'
Post by: Simon on Sep 16, 2016, 14:47:22
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00XGHFZAO/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_0E.2xb0165TA3

:D
Title: Re: Sophisticated hackers 'aim to put net out of action'
Post by: Clive on Sep 16, 2016, 23:15:47
So spiders don't go after Polo mints?  Knowledge is power.   8-)
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