Tag: hacktivist

Rules of engagement issued to hacktivists after chaos

October 4, 2023

The International Committee of the Red Cross has, for the first time, published rules of engagement for civilian hackers involved in conflicts. According to the BBC*, the organisation warns unprecedented numbers of people are joining patriotic cyber-gangs. The eight rules include bans on attacks on hospitals, hacking tools that spread uncontrollably and threats that engender … More Rules of engagement issued to hacktivists after chaos

Telephony denial-of-service attacks could cost lives

February 22, 2021

Both hacktivists and extortionists have used telephony denial-of-service attacks as a way to further their goals. The United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a stark warning about consequences that telephony denial-of-service (TDoS) attacks on call centers could have on people’s lives. If launched against critical call centers, TDoS attacks could ultimately prevent callers from … More Telephony denial-of-service attacks could cost lives