Some viruses allow your computer to be controlled in order to create a DDOS attack. This is where a website (or even a country's whole domain e.g. Estonia's .ee domain) is closed down due to simulated use by billions of simulataneous users. This can be for political reasons, ransom, to close down competitor sites or just for 'sport'.
Many of the people whose computers cause this are unaware it's happening, as viruses are controlling their web connections. This site was hit by just such a DDOS attack, the irony being some of the people who were denied access for three days could've been contributing to the closure themselves with hidden viruses on their system.
Many of the people whose computers cause this are unaware it's happening, as viruses are controlling their web connections. This site was hit by just such a DDOS attack, the irony being some of the people who were denied access for three days could've been contributing to the closure themselves with hidden viruses on their system.
