LOIC

The source for one version of LOIC can be found on GitHub: https://github.com/NewEraCracker/LOIC/ A quick skim-read of the code mentioned in the post shows that this version seems to be different, specifically: https://github.com/NewEraCracker/LOIC/blob/master/HTTPFloode... if (random == true) buf = System.Text.Encoding.ASCII.GetBytes( String.Format("GET {0}{1} HTTP/1.1{2}Host: {3}{2}{2}{2}", Subsite, new Functions().RandomString(), Environment.NewLine, Host)); else buf = System.Text.Encoding.ASCII.GetBytes( String.Format("GET {0} HTTP/1.1{1}Host: {2}{1}{1}{1}", Subsite, Environment.NewLine, Host)); (botched indentation is my own) The Host header mentioned in the blog post is present, the protocol is now HTTP/1.1 and random string appears to be an attempt to defeat a simple pack

This is a confirmed target of "Operation Payback," a 4chan/Anonymous attack against those who have opposed Wikileaks. The primary targets include MasterCard (which was hit earlier today) and Visa, who refused to process donations to Wikileaks. The Swedish Prosecution authority is apparently also on the list. Although these types of DDoS attacks (they are using the Low Orbit Ion Cannon tool available at https://github.com/NewEraCracker/LOIC/ ) do not affect cardholder data, it will render legitimate users completely unable to login to their merchant accounts.