Mark Newton
The Government of Australia doesn’t know how to computer. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-06/home-affairs-immigration-hit-ddos-attack/102944606
Home Affairs and Immigration websites hit by denial-of-service cyber attacks

Home Affairs and Immigration webpages have been targeted by a denial-of-service attack that has prevented people from lodging visa or citizenship applications.

ABC News
Oct 6, 2023 at 10:56amWeb
Show threadgeekgirl Oct 6, 2023
@NewtonMark why am I not surprised
Show threadI love this, so IOct 6, 2023
@NewtonMark you (not specifically you) say “denial of service cyber attack”, I say “denial of service Friday afternoon router configuration change”
Show threadI can’t believe its not @twcauOct 6, 2023

@NewtonMark How many chapters of this are we up to now.

Seriously my brother in christ, how in the name of holy fsck in year of our lord 2023 can the Australian Government technology still be so gobsmackingly shite beyond comprehension.

Show threadStephen ThorneOct 6, 2023

@NewtonMark Having used that website a lot in the last 2 years: The fact that it withstands normal usage is surprising to me each time.

"DDoSing" it might be a charitable characterisation of the traffic it's receiving and the effect it's having on that poor humble website.

Show threadfluids_guruOct 6, 2023

@NewtonMark reminds me of this

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/06/bureau-of-meteorology-super-computer-delays-bungle-summer-weather-fire-cyclone-alert-warning

Bureau of Meteorology super computer delays ‘very concerning’ ahead of summer

Exclusive: Insiders say ‘stuff-ups’ have occurred despite millions being spent on consultants, as senator warns of high stakes in ‘what could be a catastrophic fire season’

The Guardian
Show threadAndrew RadkeOct 6, 2023
@NewtonMark I really thought that when they were working that was the denial of service. Must be thinking of another department with “service” in their name.