Freedom of Speech: A Pillar of Democracy
In today’s society, freedom of speech is paramount, serving as the foundational stone of democracy and civil society. It fosters the pursuit of truth, encourages open dialogue, and promotes transparency and accountability. When entities endeavour to silence platforms like Dispatch Weekly, they assault not just the publication but also the democratic principles and the public’s right to be informed.
A prominent example is the large-scale DDoS attack experienced by the BBC in 2015, causing temporary disruption to its websites and iPlayer streaming service. Such attacks intend to overload the servers of the targeted organization, making them inaccessible to legitimate users.
The attacks on media platforms symbolize the extensive battle against efforts to suppress freedom of speech, truth, and transparency. Delving deep into protecting this essential right is crucial to understand why malicious agents seek to silence truth-revealing publications so vehemently.
The Motive Behind the Attacks
The agenda of the hackers is unambiguous—they intend to compromise the credibility of Dispatch Weekly due to the impactful revelations our investigative journalists have unearthed about corrupt individuals. By portraying Dispatch Weekly as unreliable and harming our rankings, they aspire to mitigate the effects of our work and shield those we have exposed.
Waves of Attacks
After thwarting numerous attacks, Dispatch Weekly’s website fell victim to “Email Relay Abuse” attacks, occurring when unauthorized individuals exploit a mail server to dispatch their emails. Such abuse can occur if the mail server is misconfigured to allow open relay, enabling the sending of potentially malicious emails.
After their initial failure, the attackers targeted the web platform hosting Dispatch Weekly, WordPress, infiltrating it with malware before reporting the supposedly compromised site to several vendors.
Though the malware has been eradicated and Dispatch Weekly no longer utilizes the WordPress platform, attackers continue to flag the site daily.
Dispatch Weekly's Mission
Despite formidable adversaries, Dispatch Weekly stands firm in its commitment to delivering premium news and uncompromising journalism. We are more dedicated than ever to revealing hidden truths and exposing corruption, irrespective of the culprits’ power and influence.
To maintain reader engagement, we will share in-depth insights into our ongoing struggle, recount tales of resilience, and detail our ceaseless pursuit of truth.
Supporting Dispatch Weekly and similar publications empowers the voices striving to sustain democracy and cultivate a society where freedom of speech is cherished and defended.
