This is the face of the "Deternet Age". We are now in the post Internet age. The demise of the what the US Constitution upholds (the freedom of speech) and for the destruction of the Internet (the freedom to share information). THE DETERNET AGE. The divide between the free speakers living in the free world and rest of the world will be dealt with a harsh blow. Everyday businesses and people like you and me will be the ones that will be paying the price. This saga will increase the cost of IT security and compound the insecurity that is already rampant amongst us about the Internet. The Internet will no longer be a medium that is safe and secure. It will be open to angry hackers that will either discredit your content or steal your personal information for profit. The cost of maintaining your Internet presence will be ever increasing, even a Giant like Google was attacked in China. What about your business and your personal information? Remember these slogans, it will become catch phrases for security companies to snare the ignorant Internet user.
Wikileaks is an online information portal released damaging secret communications transcripts between the US Diplomatic offices around the world to the US Department of Foreign Affairs. The founder Mr. Julian Assange (pic above) is not directly involved in the leaks but having links with the Wikileaks is enough. The documents contain very damaging information about many countries and it has put a lot of lives at danger. However, the savagery and atrocities committed by the US overseas in Afghanistan and other lesser nations were brought to light in videos and photos on Wikileaks. Inconveniently he is now charged with the rape in Sweden. May this be another plot to indict someone of inconvenience like the possession of Weapons of Mass Destruction. There is no reason for Mr. Assange's arrest however, the avalanche of attacks that have begun is a cause for arresting.
As we speak the Prosecutors office in Sweden has been attacked by hackers. "Hackers are rushing to the defence of WikiLeaks, launching attacks on MasterCard, Visa, Swedish prosecutors, a Swiss bank, Sarah Palin and others who have acted against the site and its jailed founder Julian Assange." The Star Publication (9th Dec 2010). It is very regrettable how this story is unfolding. This is not going to be good for anyone. Hackers who have many years of experience can get into any system given the right resources. Now the prize to champion free speech is overwhelming and there is nothing holding them back. It is not hard to be a hacker, you just have to be angry enough. If you don't believe me ask Mr. Gooi Kok Seng, alias Delpiero (Malaysian Boleh Hacker now arrested in the US).
Hey Mr. Anonymous, you maybe a gang of bandits or a lone ranger attacking targets weaker than yourself. It wont be too long before your hackalanche will be met. By doing this vial act of destroying the Internet, you may be securing a future for yourself but by putting an end to those who have paid for it.
Businesses are already cringing on the notion of putting information and sharing it over the Internet. This is very unwelcome news for those millions who have invested in making the Internet a possible solution that is safe and secure. Millions more will have to be spent to make it more secure and this is to pay for the work of a few angry bandits. The general mindset towards Internet Security is going to deteriorate and if anyone dare even to suggest that they have a solution, I am referring to the likes of big security companies like Symantex, Kaspersky or Panda I would question it.
Banks are going to increase their internet banking security and this is going to cost money. Therefore our Internet banking fees will increase. Every other entity on the Internet is going to risk their exposure if they don't invest millions to protect themselves before getting online. Guess who is going to pay for it all. If this saga begins here then the end is in the "Deternet Age" where everyone will be deterred from using the Internet because it is too expensive and too unsafe if you don't spend enough money for your online service.
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