‘Spiderman’ Hacker Daniel Kaye Took Down Liberia’s Internet • Hacker News Board

Re: ‘Spiderman’ Hacker Daniel Kaye Took Down Liberia’s Internet

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Post by gen_greyface » Sat, Dec 21, 2019, 2:46 PM UTC

throwaway_tech wrote: post #22

bsanr2 wrote: post #14

>An Israeli/American-owned telecommunications company tries to oust the dominant Liberian-owned company in Liberia, using unsavory tactics meant to shame and humiliate the latter and its users, eventually hoping to sell out to a French telecommunications giant. Oh, and then they just straight-up hack/DDOS them. I'd like to introduce the term "neo-colonialism" to the discussion.

>I'd like to introduce the term "neo-colonialism" to the discussion. I am curious if you are aware of the context of colonialism with respect to Liberia. Oddly, many aren't aware, but Liberia was founded as a colony by the American Colonization Society in an attempt to return freed slaves back to Africa. Although the number of US slaves that colonized Liberia was pretty limited in number (and a minority compared to t…

> in an attempt to return freed slaves back to Africa.

Is that why it is called Liberia?

Re: ‘Spiderman’ Hacker Daniel Kaye Took Down Liberia’s Internet

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Post by pergadad » Sat, Dec 21, 2019, 3:40 PM UTC

gen_greyface wrote: post #51

throwaway_tech wrote: post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

>I'd like to introduce the term "neo-colonialism" to the discussion. I am curious if you are aware of the context of colonialism with respect to Liberia. Oddly, many aren't aware, but Liberia was founded as a colony by the American Colonization Society in an attempt to return freed slaves back to Africa. Although the number of US slaves that colonized Liberia was pretty limited in number (and a minority compared to t…

> in an attempt to return freed slaves back to Africa. Is that why it is called Liberia?

Indeed. And the capital Monrovia after president Monroe.

Re: ‘Spiderman’ Hacker Daniel Kaye Took Down Liberia’s Internet

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Post by telesilla » Sat, Dec 21, 2019, 8:17 PM UTC

Pigo wrote: post #15

barli wrote: post #2

Actually hacker related stuff..

I'm going to break out my roller blades and watch Hackers this weekend.

Sneakers has a better storyline..

Re: ‘Spiderman’ Hacker Daniel Kaye Took Down Liberia’s Internet

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Post by throwaway_tech » Mon, Dec 23, 2019, 1:52 PM UTC

atlasunshrugged wrote: post #40

throwaway_tech wrote: post #27

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If you are interest in the subject I recommend reading "The Evolution of Deadly Conflict in Liberia: From 'Paternaltarianism' to State Collapse"

Any idea where to get it without paying an arm and a leg? I see it on Amazon for $199 and then for subscription via a few journals from a quick search

Wow, sorry its something I read about 15 years ago and when I bought it then it was probably in the $19 range.

I checked out Dr. Levitt's website and it was listed for $45, but the buy link just redirects to Amazon where the book is listed used for $199 as you say.

Try contacting Dr. Levitt through his website http://drjeremylevitt.com/, let him know its a topic you are interested in and a former law student from FIU Law recommended the book, he may be able to assist.