Hackers embed flashing animations on epilepsy support forum

[Cassie]

http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/29/hackers-embed-flashing-animations-on-epilepsy-support-forum/

Hackers embed flashing animations on epilepsy support forum

Posted Mar 29th 2008 8:50PM by Darren Murph
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets

Shortly after hearing a sad tale of a 7-year old cancer patient having his medication and PSP stolen whilst en route to treatment comes yet another story of the world's meanest preying on the helpless. This go 'round, a group of griefers (assuming to be members of Anonymous) managed to invade a support forum established by the nonprofit Epilepsy Foundation and use JavaScript code and messages littered with flashing animations to effectively assault dozens of visitors who suffer from the disorder. The Foundation managed to catch wind of the problem within 12 hours of the attack, and while the boards were closed down temporarily to purge it of offending messages, many readers (such as RyAnne Fultz, pictured) experienced headaches and seizures before rescue arrived. Let's just say we sincerely hope the culprits get what's comin' to 'em.

OK.. I know it's mean, but it's still kinda funny.

 

[Cacophony]

LOL, that is kind of funny

 

[Kitty]

Thats not the kind of thing Id want anything to do with, EVER!

Thats just being a piece of shit.

 

[God's Afro]

No, it's not funny at all.

 

[DarthSikle]

It's awful, but I do admit to chuckling while reading it.