China turns ‘Great Cannon’ on Hong Kong web forum

The video discusses DDoS attacks on a Hong Kong web forum, highlighting the role of the Great Cannon, a tool used for state-level information control. The Great Cannon injects malicious JavaScript into browsers to overwhelm targeted domains. It has been used in past attacks, such as against GitHub, and poses ongoing threats to sites like mingjingnews.com.

How did Hong Kong activists utilize the forum mentioned in the text?

What is the significance of the Great Cannon in the context of DDoS attacks?

What actions did AT&T Cybersecurity report regarding the Great Cannon?

What does the term 'Global Disruption' refer to in the context of the Great Cannon?

What were the targets of the Great Cannon's attacks in 2015?