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Record 1 2002-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • System Names
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • Internet and Telematics
OBS

Electronic civil disobedience, as a form of mass decentered electronic direct action, utilizes virtual blockades and virtual sit-ins. A device called Flood Net, a URL based software used to flood and block a website is to be used in the non-violent civil disobedience action. It automates the process of manually striking the reload key repeatedly. A Java applet reload function, sends an automated reload request every few seconds to the target web page.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de systèmes
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Internet et télématique
OBS

ALF (Animal Liberation Front) a lancé en janvier 1999 une attaque informatique. Il a utilisé un logiciel baptisé Flood Net, fourni par un groupe subversif appelé Electronic Disturbance Theater.

Spanish

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