The Low Orbit Ion Cannon (LOIC) is an open-source network stress testing application, primarily used for conducting denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. It was originally developed as a tool for testing network infrastructure by simulating high levels of traffic. However, it gained notoriety for its misuse by various hacktivist groups, including Anonymous, during protests or campaigns against specific websites or organizations.
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