The publishing system known as Google's Developer Console first crashed mid-day Sunday. Many app developers still found themselves blocked from uploading to the Google Play Store on Monday. Some developers noted the issue appeared to be resolved on Monday, but another posted in a Google forum, "problem started again." Meanwhile, Android users don't have access to new apps and updates. Existing apps are still available for download. Ibrahim Balic, a Turkish hacker, claimed responsibility for the attack. He said the developer console crashed when he tried to test a vulnerability he discovered .Balic wrote an app to exploit the flaw, which he expected to fail. But he said he didn't expect it to knock everyone offline as well.
Wow, pretty crazy. If I was that guy, there's no way I'd be claiming responsibility. I'd be hiding and hope that it blows over. I agree that he really hurt himself with the second attempt - I understand, but that's not good. Once is an accident. Twice demonstrates intent to do harm.
This really shows us how much we rely on something like Google. That is pretty crazy.
ReplyDeleteThats crazy that a single person could crash Google's system and be brave enough to take responsibility for it
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