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Operation Payback (Is A Bitch) is a coordinated group of attacks on Internet piracy opponents by Internet activists. When piracy opponents started to launch distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on torrent sites, piracy proponents decided to launch DDoS attacks on piracy opponents in return. Operation Payback is affiliated with Anonymous and 4chan.[1]

History

In 2010, several Bollywood companies hired Aiplex Software to launch DDoS attacks on websites that did not respond to software takedown notices.[1] Piracy activists then created Operation Payback in retaliation.[1] Operation Payback then launched attacks on websites affiliated with the MPAA, the RIAA, and the BPI.[1] Law firms such as ACS:Law and Davenport Lyons were also attacked.[2][3] These attacks were originally organized through an IRC channel.[1] The attacks also became a popular topic in Twitter.[1]

While ACS:Law was attempting to restore their website, an archive of Emails, which was stored in a backup, was exposed.[4] Hackers exploited this new-found vulnerability and downloaded some of the law firm's Emails.[4] They then uploaded the Emails onto various P2P networks and websites.[4] On October 4, 2010, Operation Payback launched an attack on the Ministry of Sound website and the Gallant Macmillian website.[5]

Operation Payback also took out the UK Intellectual Property Office through a DDoS attack.[6]

Tools

Operation Payback uses a special version of the Low Orbit Ion Cannon (LOIC).[7] In September 2010, a "Hive Mind" mode was added to the LOIC.[7] While in Hive Mind mode, the LOIC connects to the IRC, where it can be controlled remotely. This allows computers with LOIC installed on them to behave as if they were a part of a botnet.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Leyden, John (2010-09-22). "4chan launches DDoS against entertainment industry". The Register. Retrieved 2010-10-22.
  2. ^ Williams, Chris (2010-09-22). "Piracy threats lawyer mocks 4chan DDoS attack". The Register. Retrieved 2010-10-22.
  3. ^ Leyden, John (2010-09-24). "Second piracy threat lawyers withstand DDoS attack". The Register. Retrieved 2010-10-22.
  4. ^ a b c Leydon, John (2010-09-27). "Anti-piracy lawyers' email database leaked after hack". The Register. Retrieved 2010-10-22.
  5. ^ Leydon, John (2010-10-04). "Ministry of Sound floored by Anonymous". The Register. Retrieved 2010-10-22.
  6. ^ Leydon, John (2010-10-18). "Notorious Anonymous hacktivists launch fresh attacks". The Register. Retrieved 2010-10-22.
  7. ^ a b c Constantin, Lucian (2010-09-27). "Anonymous DDoS Tool Gets Botnet Capabilities". Softpedia. Retrieved 2010-10-22.

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