The Wikileaks.org domain has been blocked following the latest document release a few days ago.
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Wikileaks.org has been blocked: as of today, the domain is no longer accessible, except by using another domain that redirects to the same IP address. Currently, to access Assange’s site, you will need to type wikileaks.ch.
The blocking occurred because the provider EveryDNS.net decided not to host the much-discussed portal anymore, effectively ceasing service provision on Thursday evening (around 4 AM Italy time).
EveryDNS.net announced it made this decision because Wikileaks allegedly violated a clause in the contract, specifically the one stating: “the member must not interfere with the use or enjoyment of the service by another member or with the use and enjoyment of similar services by any other entity”.
In what way did Wikileaks allegedly interfere? EveryDNS.net explained that cyberattacks on the site have been repeated and numerous. This situation of constant siege jeopardizes the stability of all other sites hosted by EveryDNS.net, which provides free web space to over 500,000 sites.
Thus, Wikileaks has received yet another “eviction notice,” after being shown the door by Amazon and Tableau Software.
Unofficial sources speak of a new refuge for Wikileaks, this time hosted on a server located in Sweden, apparently in a bunker built under a mountain.
It sounds like a Cold War scenario, also because the Wikileaks staff commented on the whole affair on Twitter, writing: “The Wikileaks.org domain was killed by the US”, asserting that American government pressure is behind all these defections.
The tug-of-war seems to be only in its initial stages.
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