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'''Crash Override Network''' is a [[pro bono]]<ref name="Free of charge">{{cite web | url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/apr/13/online-abuse-how-women-are-fighting-back | title=Online abuse: how women are fighting back | publisher=The Guardian | date=2016-04-13 | accessdate=2016-04-13 | author=Alexander, Leigh}}</ref> support group for victims of large scale online abuse, including [[revenge porn]] and [[doxing]].<ref name="pc" /><ref name="telegraph" /><ref name="destructoid" /><ref name="Cohen" /> It was founded by game developers [[Zoë Quinn]] and Alex Lifschitz, and staffed by victims of online abuse whose identities are kept anonymous outside the group.<ref name="wired" /><ref name="tnw" /> Quinn and Lifschitz are victims of online abuse in the [[Gamergate controversy]], having both received death threats and doxing attacks.<ref name="csm" /><ref name="cbc" /><ref name=latimes20150204 />
'''Crash Override Network''' is a [[pro bono]]<ref name="Free of charge">{{cite web | url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/apr/13/online-abuse-how-women-are-fighting-back | title=Online abuse: how women are fighting back | publisher=The Guardian | date=2016-04-13 | accessdate=2016-04-13 | author=Alexander, Leigh}}</ref> support group for victims of large scale online abuse, including [[revenge porn]] and [[doxing]].<ref name="pc" /><ref name="telegraph" /><ref name="destructoid" /><ref name="Cohen" /> It was founded by game developers [[Zoë Quinn]] and Alex Lifschitz, and staffed by victims of online abuse whose identities are kept anonymous outside the group.<ref name="wired" /><ref name="tnw" /> Quinn and Lifschitz are victims of online abuse in the [[Gamergate controversy]], having both received death threats and doxing attacks.<ref name="csm" /><ref name="cbc" /><ref name=latimes20150204 />


The founders of the organisation want it to be considered a conversation starter, a repository for addressing problems that others in and out of the gaming community "have long hoped would simply go away."<ref name=latimes20150204 /> The organisation's services are divided into three categories: ongoing assistance for victims, crisis centre support, and community outreach.<ref name=pc /><ref name="monitor" /> They provide post-crisis counselling services,<ref name=destructoid /> help seeking shelter,<ref name=monitor /> and access to experts in information security, [[White hat (computer security)|white hat hacking]], law enforcement, public relations and threat monitoring.<ref name=pc /><ref name=tnw /> The network tailors a unique plan of action for each victim<ref name=monitor /> and works with law enforcement, the media, and social media.<ref name=monitor /> They promise to help victims regardless of previous affiliations and ideology, including Gamergate supporters,<ref name=destructoid /> however chat logs leaked in August 2016 (later confirmed by a former member) suggest some of the group participated in doxing and harassment of Gamergate supporters. <ref>http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/when-the-harassed-become-the-harassers/article/2600558</ref><ref>https://heatst.com/tech/chat-logs-expose-crash-override-network-as-online-bullies/</ref>
The founders of the organisation want it to be considered a conversation starter, a repository for addressing problems that others in and out of the gaming community "have long hoped would simply go away."<ref name=latimes20150204 /> The organisation's services are divided into three categories: ongoing assistance for victims, crisis centre support, and community outreach.<ref name=pc /><ref name="monitor" /> They provide post-crisis counselling services,<ref name=destructoid /> help seeking shelter,<ref name=monitor /> and access to experts in information security, [[White hat (computer security)|white hat hacking]], law enforcement, public relations and threat monitoring.<ref name=pc /><ref name=tnw /> The network tailors a unique plan of action for each victim<ref name=monitor /> and works with law enforcement, the media, and social media.<ref name=monitor /> They promise to help victims regardless of previous affiliations and ideology, including Gamergate supporters.<ref name=destructoid />


They have helped defuse a [[swatting]] attack by helping the target pre-emptively contact the police.<ref name=wired /> Quinn said the launch of Crash Override Network led to a renewed and heightened campaign of abuse, and the website underwent daily hack attempts.<ref name=telegraph /> In May 2015 the organisation became an official [[Twitter]] trusted safety resource.<ref name=ars20150520 />
They have helped defuse a [[swatting]] attack by helping the target pre-emptively contact the police.<ref name=wired /> Quinn said the launch of Crash Override Network led to a renewed and heightened campaign of abuse, and the website underwent daily hack attempts.<ref name=telegraph /> In May 2015 the organisation became an official [[Twitter]] trusted safety resource.<ref name=ars20150520 />

Revision as of 17:56, 9 September 2016

Crash Override Network
FoundedJanuary 2015 (2015-January)
FoundersZoë Quinn, Alex Lifschitz
Websitewww.crashoverridenetwork.com

Crash Override Network is a pro bono[1] support group for victims of large scale online abuse, including revenge porn and doxing.[2][3][4][5] It was founded by game developers Zoë Quinn and Alex Lifschitz, and staffed by victims of online abuse whose identities are kept anonymous outside the group.[6][7] Quinn and Lifschitz are victims of online abuse in the Gamergate controversy, having both received death threats and doxing attacks.[8][9][10]

The founders of the organisation want it to be considered a conversation starter, a repository for addressing problems that others in and out of the gaming community "have long hoped would simply go away."[10] The organisation's services are divided into three categories: ongoing assistance for victims, crisis centre support, and community outreach.[2][11] They provide post-crisis counselling services,[4] help seeking shelter,[11] and access to experts in information security, white hat hacking, law enforcement, public relations and threat monitoring.[2][7] The network tailors a unique plan of action for each victim[11] and works with law enforcement, the media, and social media.[11] They promise to help victims regardless of previous affiliations and ideology, including Gamergate supporters.[4]

They have helped defuse a swatting attack by helping the target pre-emptively contact the police.[6] Quinn said the launch of Crash Override Network led to a renewed and heightened campaign of abuse, and the website underwent daily hack attempts.[3] In May 2015 the organisation became an official Twitter trusted safety resource.[12]

References

  1. ^ Alexander, Leigh (13 April 2016). "Online abuse: how women are fighting back". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Mlot, Stephanie (22 January 2015). "GamerGate Targets Launch Online Abuse Support Network". PC Magazine. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  3. ^ a b Sanghani, Radhika (30 January 2015). "Zoe Quinn: '#Gamergate has ruined my life. But I won't quit'". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  4. ^ a b c "Zoe Quinn founds anti-harassment network Crash Override". Destructoid. 27 January 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  5. ^ Cohen, Claire (21 January 2015). "#Gamergate: Victim of video games trolling launches anti-harrassment network". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  6. ^ a b Hudson, Laura (20 January 2015). "Gamergate Target Zoe Quinn Launches Anti-Harassment Support Network". Wired. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  7. ^ a b Morphy, Erika (22 January 2015). "Organized Community of Support". Technewsworld. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  8. ^ Mendoza, Jessica (20 January 2015). "Online harassment targets strike back against abusers. Will it work?". The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  9. ^ "Crash Override: a guide for handling a doxing". CBC.ca. 22 January 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  10. ^ a b Martens, Todd (4 February 2015). "Crash Override offers relief from harassment in the gaming world". LA Times. LA Times. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
  11. ^ a b c d Guerrero, Agustin (21 January 2015). "Gamergate targets launch Crash Override Network to support online abuse victims". National Monitor. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  12. ^ Machkovech, Sam (20 May 2015). "GamerGate critic posts death threat voicemail after inaction by prosecutor". ArsTechnica. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
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