> Who the heck is targeting Github and why? Typically large services are targeted by some some form of cyber-criminal. As an example only, if the Russian Busin

> Who the heck is targeting Github and why? Typically large services are targeted by some some form of cyber-criminal. As an example only, if the Russian Business Network[1]* were attempting to extort money from github they could use a DDOS and go away when paid (for a while). This happens to some larger media sites during large events such as the Olympics[2]. [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Business_Network [2] http://news.techworld.com/security/3309917/london-olympics-cio-claims-immunity-from-ddos-attacks/ *Their MO is more towards identity theft