• iamericandre@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    Doxxing is when someone reveals another person’s identifying information such as name, address, place of work etc. a DDos attack is an attack where you basically overload a websites server with so many requests it basically crashes

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      7 months ago

      Is there a place where I can learn how to DDOS so I can take down Russian websites? You can PM me. Hopefully this doesn’t get me banned for asking that question.

      • Scratch@sh.itjust.works
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        7 months ago

        It is seen as illegal activity, so if you are asking like this I would suggest you don’t attempt it.

        • Don_Dickle@lemmy.worldOP
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          7 months ago

          I was asking cause I volunteer at a Hospice house in the states. And with no loved ones they ask for cards.