Kremlin-Backed Nashi Admits Cyberattacking Estonia

An anonymous reader writes "Russia's Kremlin-based youth movement Nashi admits being responsible for 2007 cyberattacks against Estonia. An interesting point is that when you DDoS the systems, it's not the fault of some people who want to crash it but instead the systems' for blocking their users due to technical limitations. So if I shot someone to death it's not my fault for shooting them, but theirs instead because of technical limitations of their body."

Justice

[DoofusOfDeath]

At least we can count on the Russian prosecutors to investigate and extradite those responsible in a timely manner.

Doing them a favor

[just_another_sean]

An interesting point is that when you DDoS the systems, it's not the fault of some people who want to crash it but instead the systems' for blocking their users due to technical limitations.

Absolutely, Nashi was doing them a favor by pointing out the flaws in their systems. I think Estonia should reciprocate and offer them high paying jobs in their IT Department. While slightly misguided these Nashi kids are obviously gifted. Put their talents to use for good and I'm sure nothing could possibly go wrong.

Well technically

[duckInferno]

due to cryogenics and the strong possibility of future revival, it's pretty difficult to shoot somebody to true death -- only legal death :)

EULA for bullets

[Anonymous Coward]

By accepting this bullet into your body, you agree that the user of this bullet, that any damage, implicit and otherwise done to you, is not responsible for any damages.

Re:Justice

[Abreu]

Could someone explain what was the point on admitting guilt? It takes away all the fun of the conspiracy theorists!

Re:Justice

[Anonymous Coward]

You need to fix your sarcasm detector.

Re:Aggression

[Em Emalb]

Dear Sir,

I must tell you that I STRENUOUSLY OBJECT to the SARCASM inherent in your post.

Please be advised that you will not receive another warning to tone down the sarcasm.

If your sarcasm levels remain high with regards to the UN, we will be forced to send another letter EVEN MORE STRENUOUSLY OBJECTING THAN THIS ONE responding to your sarcasm.

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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon

Re:Justice

[Anonymous Coward]

I typed out a humorous (to me) reply to this, previewed it, and then thought the better of submitting it.

Is it strange that someone sitting in the American Midwest actually felt real fear of Russian power - enough to self-censor communications?

Or am I just exceptionally cowardly? :)

Re:That is the same argument for DeCSS

[CannonballHead]

Bare arms? So, fistfights == reasonable amount of effort to protect myself? :)

Re:Waiting for the Russian nationalists...

[DoofusOfDeath]

All I can say is that Russia is acting like a local thug - swinging around its energy club ...

Dude, if they have energy clubs, I'm not even going to try stopping them. I mean, DAMN....

Obligatory

[Midnight Thunder]

In soviet Russia:
1. Attack victim
2. Blame victim
3. ????
4. Profit

Re:Justice

[ryszard99]

Their parents?!