Go read on Kotaku about those DDoS attacks.

If, like me, you aren't sure how they work, anyway:

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I think we need a visualization, courtesy of logstalgia.

Here's a reasonable internet request pattern:

Here's a DDoS attack:

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That's what I get for posting with a mobile device.

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Works equally well either way.

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Polygon says Kingston (UK) Police arrested a member of the Lizard Squad. Once again, the masterminds' cunning is not so masterly, mindful, or cunning.

-- Steve hopes they roll up the whole gang and throw the book at 'em.

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