more reposts on computers and iran
http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2009/06/web-attacks-expand-in-irans-cyber-battle/
is interesting.
A third group is concerned that the DDOS strikes could eat up the limited amount of bandwidth available inside Iran - bandwidth being used by the opposition to spread its message by Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. “Quit with the DDOS attacks - they’re just slowing down Iranian traffic and making it more difficult for the protesters to Tweet,” says one online activist.
I can confirm this..... My Tehran friend's irc connection seems to be much more bouncy now.
So generic DDOS doesn't sound like a good idea.
http://blog.austinheap.com/2009/06/15/how-to-setup-a-proxy-for-iran-citizens/
Has some photos:
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/06/irans_disputed_election.html
is interesting.
A third group is concerned that the DDOS strikes could eat up the limited amount of bandwidth available inside Iran - bandwidth being used by the opposition to spread its message by Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. “Quit with the DDOS attacks - they’re just slowing down Iranian traffic and making it more difficult for the protesters to Tweet,” says one online activist.
I can confirm this..... My Tehran friend's irc connection seems to be much more bouncy now.
So generic DDOS doesn't sound like a good idea.
http://blog.austinheap.com/2009/06/15/how-to-setup-a-proxy-for-iran-citizens/
Has some photos:
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/06/irans_disputed_election.html