The conflict in the Middle East has extended into cyberspace, opening a new front in the Arab-Israeli confrontation.
Terrorist organisations thrive on media exposure.
In recent years, Hizbullah has placed itself on the Internet. In keeping with their media tradition, they have maintained a high-standard, multilingual website, which appeals to the masses worldwide. As a result, Hizbullah's web-presence has become a strategic asset and therefore a potential vulnerability. Attacking Hizbullah's websites directly damages their media coverage. In response to the kidnapping of three Israeli soldiers on 6 October 2000, Israeli vigilantes established a website dedicated to providing information and guidance, including DoS tools, for conducting cyber-attacks against Hizbullah.