Hackers hit Thai government with DDoS attacks protesting against restrictive internet law

Anonymous hackers have reportedly hit Thailand government websites with targeted DDoS attacks in retaliation for the passage of a bill which is feared to impose considerable restrictions on internet freedom. The bill introduced amendments to the country's computer crime law and was unanimously passed by the military-appointed legislature on 16 December, according to reports.

The new law allows Thai authorities to monitor and access private communications as well as censor online content without a court order. The DDoS attack knocked out Thailand's defence ministry website. At the time of writing, the site remains inaccessible. Anonymous hackers also reportedly targeted the Thai Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, the Prime Minister's Office and the Office of the National Security Council.