“As detailed by researchers at Radware, NoName has effectively gamified DDoS attacks, recruiting hacktivists via its Telegram channel and offering to pay people who agree to install a piece of software called DDoSia. That program allows NoName to commandeer the host computers and their Internet connections in coordinated DDoS campaigns, and DDoSia users with the most attacks can win cash prizes.”
The story goes extremely deep on Stark Industries, a UK company serving as a global proxy for Russian attacks, not to mention global criminal enterprises. Totally fascinating.
@bobjonkman In this case it’s probably less about who I follow and more about who follows me, I think? Usually almost no one replies when I post about music, so I do it pretty rarely here. But you’re right in any case, it’s the Mastodon I see that I’m talking about.
Man, the Open Collective Foundation dissolution emails continue to be the worst and most needlessly hostile vibes. Pulling the rug out from under hundreds of great tiny vulnerable projects while speaking to them like a power-tripping schoolteacher is really something.
@fraying There's also a real strain of condescending stickler behavior in nonprofits, more broadly. I recognize that I'm just Mad at Everyone this week but come on!
@ericshead I recognize that there's considerable variation in communication styles and preferences, but specifically when you've just done a bunch of damage, it feels so wild to me to not a.) apologize and b.) approach the people you've messed with with as much genuine care as possible, along every axis.
And to be clear, I'm not after, like, insincere small talk, but real care backed by demonstrated and extraordinary effort at repair.