Tool used in DDoS ProWikileaks attack: Operation Payback

Week past we have seen DDoS attack focussed on corporates which denied service to Wikileaks. The number of attackers increased rapidly from double digit to 4 digits. Credit goes to a open source tool which was modified to accomplise the desired results. Tool is java LOIC a Java port of Low Orbit Ion Cannon. The tool was basically designed to test a system imunity to attacks. The tool is exceptionally simple to use. There are just 2 important buttons on it - get orders & fire.