We seek to understand and document all radio transmissions, legal and otherwise, as part of the radio listening hobby. We do not encourage any radio operations contrary to regulations. Always consult with the appropriate authorities if you have questions concerning what is permissible in your locale.

« previous next »
Pages: [1]

Author Topic: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty faces cyber attack  (Read 1012 times)

Fansome

  • Guest
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty faces cyber attack
« on: November 19, 2013, 1616 UTC »
US-funded radio says it faces cyber attack

The Associated Press

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013 | 2:41 a.m.

U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty says its news services have been disrupted a cyber-attack.

The Prague-based broadcaster says the intermittent cyber warfare began Thursday. It says the attackers have been using a distributed denial of service attack that floods the computer servers with fake traffic from numerous computers infected with malware. More details were not given.

The network experienced a similar but more limited attack in 2008.

It says other similar U.S. media, including the Voice of America, Middle East Broadcasting, and the Office of Cuban Broadcasting services have also been affected by the attack.

Established in 1949, Radio Free Europe is a nonprofit corporation that broadcasts to 21 countries, including Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Logged

Offline Pigmeat

  • Marconi Class DXer
  • ********
  • Posts: 6684
    • View Profile
Re: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty faces cyber attack
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2013, 2124 UTC »
And just where have you been, Fearless Leader?
Logged
Pages: [1]
« previous next »