Signal Boost via synecdochic: LiveJournal's DDoS and Russian Politics

This is (probably part of the reason) why LiveJournal has been under DDoS attack in the last few weeks:

Alexey Navalny's War on Russian Corruption

( Some thoughts on LJ, Russia, and changing the world. )

PSA: Clean your computer!

We've all been annoyed by the DDoS attacks on LJ the last few weeks, right?  Well, part of what makes such attacks devastating is that the attackers infect a lot of computers of unsuspecting third parties with viruses to do the attacking for them.  So, if you've got a virus there's a good chance your computer could be used in an attack such as this one and you wouldn't even know it.  Another excellent reason to keep your virus protection software up-to-date and properly used.  If you can't afford to buy it, AVG has a great free version.

Wall of Shame: LJ has posted a map with all the IP addresses they're getting attacked by.  Check and see if you're on it ... and if you are?  Disinfect your computer!