WikiLeaks site down, Assange close to arrest (WikiLeaks: Assange facing assassination threats)

[Turborama]

Source: ABC (Australia)

Updated 30 minutes ago

The WikiLeaks website has been shut down worldwide, as British media reports Scotland Yard could arrest the site's founder Julian Assange as early as tomorrow.

WikiLeaks says servers in the United States have killed the site's domain name following "mass attacks".

The domain hosting withdrawal means the website is down worldwide. Earlier this week Amazon booted WikiLeaks from its servers.

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Mr Assange's Stockholm-based lawyer Bjoern Hurtig says he will fight his client's extradition to Sweden in the event of his arrest. "Together with my British colleague Mark Stephens and international experts, we will fight the extradition warrants," he said.

A WikiLeaks spokesman says Mr Assange has to remain out of the public eye because he is facing assassination threats following the whistleblowing website's publication of the secret cables.

Read more: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/12/03/3084384.htm?section=justin

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Cablegate is still working, though: http://cablegate.wikileaks.org/

Update, cablegate is now down too. I guess now's the time to watch out for a distribution of the decryption keys for "Insurance".

Nameserver trace for cablegate.wikileaks.org:

Looking for who is responsible for root zone and followed m.root-servers.net.
Looking for who is responsible for org and followed b0.org.afilias-nst.org.
Looking for who is responsible for wikileaks.org and followed ns3.everydns.net.
Nameservers for cablegate.wikileaks.org:

ns1.everydns.net returned (SERVFAIL)
ns2.everydns.net returned (SERVFAIL)
ns3.everydns.net returned (SERVFAIL)
ns4.everydns.net returned (SERVFAIL)

Update 2: This is working until you try and explore it (is it because of a cache on my PC, or what?): http://cablegate.wikileaks.org/index.html

[snagglepuss]

1. This is something out of movie. Assange is probably in more danger than

Osama.

[tsuki]

5. Unlike Osama, they have a reason to get Assange. nt

[Iliyah]

8. No he is not

think about it

[snagglepuss]

20. You may want to expand on that or are you telling me that Putin and his thugs

as well as every other humiliated leader wouldn't want to have have him eliminated to send a message to ohers who have been setting up similar sites world wide?

[ProudDad]

2. ABC (Australia)

another arm of the global bullshit machine...

Ginning up another Saddam, eh?

[Iliyah]

10. Murdoch

and Fake news

[Turborama]

11. Australian Broadcasting Corporation isn't owned by Murdoch. It's owned by the Australian government

Not sure if that makes it worse or better, though...

Funding
As opposed to many of its international counterparts such as the BBC,<52> the ABC is funded entirely by the Australian government, in addition to some revenue received from its retail outlets. In the 2006–07 federal budget, the ABC received A$823 million of government funding,<53> increased to $840 million in 2008–09.<3>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Broadcasting_Corporation#Funding

[Iliyah]

14. That

Lie-ber- will get credit for the shut downs. Gawd forgive Bank of America stuff being exposed. Heck, they allowed this crap to reach the internet with a whole lot of... to produce..meanwhile...blame Pres O. et al, et al.,

He wants to win in CT so, Fake news that he loves so much. Fake news, I'm sorry, the guy is a Aussie and so is Murdoch/Fake news.

[tsuki]

3. I wonder how much this push to shut him down has to do with the

cables, and how much it has to do with the banking info he has?

I have been reading the cables and summaries at The Guardian. A lot of stuff we already knew, like the government is being run by double digit mouth breathers, etc.

[ProudDad]

4. Cablegate seems to be unreachable... (n/t)

[Turborama]

6. Shit, it was working just then.

I'm getting this now:

Hmm, cablegate.wikileaks.org isn't loading right now.

The computers that run cablegate.wikileaks.org are having some trouble. Usually this is just a temporary problem, so you might want to try again in a few minutes.

[go west young man]

7. Add this to it. Sadly.

http://www.readwriteweb.com/cloud/2010/12/tableau-software-drops-wikileaks.php

Facing indirect pressure from the U.S. Government, Tableau Software has dropped Wikileaks' data from its site for people to use for data visualization. According to an announcement posted on Tableau's blog, the company decided to drop Wikileaks' content after reading Sen. Joe Lieberman's public request that companies hosting Wikileaks' data remove it. According to the announcement: "Our terms of service require that people using Tableau Public do not upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any content that they do not have the right to make available." It does not appear that Tableau was contacted by the senator directly, nor that it received a cease-and-desist order or any other official request to remove the visualizations.


Another gutless company fails in the face of the truth.

[Turborama]

9. So, does that mean what I think it means?

That they're trying to get every site that has any of the cables on it scrubbing them off? Lieberman can make a "request", but that doesn't mean they have to comply, does it?

[go west young man]

13. It just makes it harder for people to access the info.

And ratchets up the pressure on Wikileaks to keep things running normally.
The software was being used to make the files easy to access when searching specifically.
Our fucked up government is working overtime tonight. Makes a change.

[Downwinder]

12. Swiss mirror works.

http://mirror.wikileaks.info/

[Occulus]

15. Can someone please post the checksum for the insurance file?

The checksum as reported by the wikileaks site.

We need that for verification; I wouldn't put it beyond the realm of possibility for Authorities to upload a honeypot that looks like the insurance file, but is, in fact, full of child pr0n (for example), the better to arrest those who would distribute its contents.

We need a verifiable checksum for the file. Bad Things could happen otherwise.

I know this post sounds paranoid, but that sort of thing is well-known to be SOP for those who would bring down Wikileaks.

[Turborama]

16. That file was available directly from Wikileaks' website

As for the checksum, I can't get it easily because the file is on a DVD that I buried in the woods. lol

[Occulus]

17. I got it from piratebay tonight

I'd just like to verify that it is what it claims to be.

[dixiegrrrrl]

49. Yay!!!!! Thank you .

[Arrowhead2k1]

18. The funny thing is, I'm pretty sure Wikileaks has more staff than just Assange,

so I don't really see how arresting him, killing him, or anything will stop what's unfolding from happening. It will just add to his notoriety or his prestige depending on how one views him.

[Downwinder]

19. It's all PR.

Watch the other hand.

[boppers]

21. Mirror time.

I wouldn't be surprised if there were 100 sites set up in the next 48 hours.

Rule 1 when dealing with "hackers"... do not try censorship. It's a form of encouragement.

[boppers]

22. 5 full time, 200 part time, 2,000 volunteers.

Kind of like a similarly named outfit, there's core, and a small army outside of core.

[Ruperto31]

44. Citation?

[boppers]

51. This one has 5 full time, 800 part time.

http://stefanmey.wordpress.com/2010/01/04/leak-o-nomy-the-economy-of-wikileaks/

[Diclotican]

23. Turborama

Turborama

The more the truth is repressed, the more the truth wil came out, and blow the mind out of everyone...

And, wel in Sweden mr Assage at least would be protected for them, who want him killed.. Sweden are still a land of laws, and wil protect the right of Aassage, the same way they wil protect the right of the woman/women who accuse mr Assage of rape or sexual encounter they do not like. In Sweden, as in most european country, you are still not gulity, before the verdict is been made final, and as long as you keep yourself to the truth, the truth wil somewhat came to light anyway..

But I would not put it past many organisations, like CIA, or the russian counterparts to try to kill mr Aassage, they have a long history of killing they who do not play it by the rules, and Wikileak and mr Assage have REALLY not been playing it by the books, with all the new informations who have coming from many sources now.. Many is afraid, really afraid of what mr Assage might have down in his computer or other places.. So they want to close it down as fast as they can.. But you can not close down the information this days.. With internet truth wil allways came out, even if it wil be more difficult as preassure to close it down is there.. For every site US government, or its proxy elsewhere wil try to shut down, at least 100 wil go up, and the info wil be there to be shared for everyone.. We just need to know where to look to get the info we need to have..

Mr Assage is a really pain in the ass for most of the worlds government, and I wil bet he know a few things about the other players too, that he wil give up when the time is right.. And for some reason I doubt that this type of info, wil be closed down if mr Assage is killed off.. Then I belive ALL the info Wikileak have to its disposel wil be known for everyone with a internet conection... Then it REALLY wil be hell to pay.. For everyone.

Diclotican

[Blue_Tires]

31. agreed...well said

[maddezmom]

24. WikiLeaks forfeits the usage of WikiLeaks.org and changes their domain to WikiLeaks.ch

Friday, December 3rd, 2010 at 9:20 am | Joe Brooks | Leave a Comment
Share3 0diggsdiggBy Joe Brooks
(WIREUPDATE) — Early Friday morning WikiLeaks announced they are changing their domain name from WikiLeaks.org to WikiLeaks.ch after a DNS service provider terminated their services at the original domain.

"WikiLeaks moves to Switzerland" read the message on Twitter referring to the top-level domain name belonging to the country Switzerland.

more:http://wireupdate.com/wires/12951/wikileaks-forfeits-the-usage-of-wikileaks-org-and-changes-their-domain-to-wikileaks-ch/

[boppers]

25. And global pirates rejoiced.

Kickies.

[FinGovi]

26. Assange has changed the addie

the information can be found at wikileaks.ch

[xchrom]

27. recommend

[Bragi]

28. If they murder Assange, the info war is so on

Seriously, if they kill Assange, then I think no government files anywhere will be safe from disclosure from here on in.

The reason: the truth is, all it takes is one conscientious and enraged official in a government to leak sensitive files, and doing so anonymously is far from impossible.

The remarkable thing for me isn't that so much information leaks, it is that so few public officials ever even consider leaking sensitive information to which they have access.

If governments start engaging in the extra-judicial state murder of whistleblowers, however, then really, the whole game has changed.

It really would be a global declaration of war against anyone who supports the free flow of information, and another nail in the coffin of democracy.

[Joanne98]

29. They've taken down the Guardians live blog site.

Some of the latest news related to the WikiLeaks release of sensitive U.S. diplomatic cables that continues to generate headlines around the world:

— Britain's The Independent says WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is "expected to be arrested in the coming days after Swedish prosecutors filed a new warrant with British authorities." As we reported yesterday, Assange is thought to be in the U.K. and the Swedish warrant isn't about the leaks. It's about an alleged rape. Assange says he's innocent.

— But Assange may be "live" on The Guardian's website starting around 8 a.m. ET. He's supposed to be in the comments thread at that link. That is, says the Guardian, "if he can get access to the Internet. ... a big if at the moment." (Update at 8:05 a.m. ET: This probably shouldn't surprise anyone, but the Guardian's webpage where Assange is supposed to join the conversation isn't loading for us at this moment. Perhaps it can't handle the traffic?)

— And about Assange's access to the Internet ... the website's domain name system provider withdrew service from WikiLeaks.org yesterday because of hacker attacks that had "threatened the rest of its network," the Associated Press writes. WikiLeaks moved to a Swiss provider, changing its url to wikileaks.ch

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/12/03/131777400/assange-arrest-expected-in-days-but-he-may-be-live-on-web-today

[Turborama]

32. This live blog is still there

Is this the one you meant, thoough? http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/blog/2010/dec/03/wikileaks-us-embassy-cables-live-updates

[ixion]

30. Hurray for Tyranny and State Sponsored Terror! Hurray for Pax Americana and the Police State!

:sarcasm:

[kpete]

33. Report: Assange To Be Arrested Soon On Sexual Assault Allegations

Source: Talking Points Memo

Report: Assange To Be Arrested Soon On Sexual Assault Allegations
moments ago

From the British Independent:

Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, is expected to be arrested in the coming days after Swedish prosecutors filed a new warrant with British authorities.

The Independent revealed yesterday that a procedural error with the European Arrest Warrant had delayed the arrest of the 39-year-old Australian, who is wanted in Sweden over sexual allegations but has been in England since October.

Police in Gothenburg claim they have now submitted a fresh warrant to the Serious Organised Crime Agency. Soca is expected to instruct Scotland Yard to arrest Mr Assange and have him appear before an extradition hearing - although as of last night the Metropolitan Police had yet to receive the warrant.

Read more: http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/live/wikileaks/index.php#361634?ref=fpblg

[fascisthunter]

34. incredible, and disgusting

look World, this is what happens when you release info on unethical and criminal activity.

[ProudDad]

40. Yep, truth and transparency ARE Serious Organized Crime (n/t)

[Lucinda]

35. Am I wrong in assuming the Brits don't want to arrest him?

Seems to me that they would just pick him up if they knew where he was, rather than telegraphing when they "might" do it...unless my prescription drug company is running the Yard now. If Health Springs were running Scotland Yard this Marx Brother style of "hunting criminals" would make a lot of sense.

[ProudDad]

41. I think you're right...

I suspect that busted condoms aren't "illegal" in Great Britain...

[Ruperto31]

45. They have been dragging their feet.

[The Stranger]

36. Question: Are hackers attacking the sites? I had until recently though hackers would support him.

But now I have heard of Neocon-type hackers attacking him and his sites in the name of "security."

[fascisthunter]

37. yeah... the neo-con brainwashed dorks are probably attacking the site

[ProudDad]

42. The "Hacker in Chief's" minions are probably doing most of it...

Hillary and Gates' hackers...

[ronnie624]

38. The hyperbole from U.S. officials is amazing.

"That this, allowed to be carried out, incapacitates this nation to carry out business."

I wonder what "business" Senator Feinstein is referring to. I haven't noticed much change around me. Everyone is still conducting their daily business as usual in my area.

What it does, is hinder the government's ability to act in secrecy, and with hypocrisy and duplicity, but are these "qualities" really what we want to see in our government's conduct?

[ProudDad]

43. DiFi is now and has always been a POS! (n/t)

[Ruperto31]

46. This is pretty bad even for Dianne.

Maybe it's got something to do with {REDACTED].

[ProudDad]

48. You mean Mr. Blum???

:)

[maddezmom]

39. WikiLeaks' Assange to fight any extradition: lawyer

By Adam Cox and Niklas Pollard

STOCKHOLM | Fri Dec 3, 2010 11:56am EST

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will fight any bid to extradite him to Sweden over sexual misconduct allegations, and suspects foreign powers are influencing the authorities, his Swedish lawyer said on Friday.

The Swedish prosecutor's office said information needed for a European arrest warrant in the case had been supplied to Britain, where media reports say Assange is staying.

In a telephone interview, his lawyer Bjorn Hurtig declined to say where Assange was right now, or when he had last spoken to him, though he said they were in "constant contact."

But he said any attempt to extradite him from another country, for example from Britain, would be resisted in court:

more:http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6B24FY20101203

[Ruperto31]

47. This might actually work. Sex w/o a condom is not a crime in the UK.

Slate says that's what Assange is charged with. http://slatest.slate.com/id/2276690/
Britain will only extradite for acts that are a crime in Britain.

[dixiegrrrrl]

50. Found a cable down load site, still working:

http://213.251.145.96/cablegate.html