The leading computer talents of Jiada Nation immediately sprang into action following the directive from their Security Bureau leaders.
After the double blow of a virus invasion and malicious tampering with their web systems.
Ten of Jiada Nation's top tech experts prepared to dissect all the software purchased from Long Country, in a bid to regain their lost confidence.
After all, Jiada Nation's computer capabilities ranked tenth globally.
Surely, they could figure out a mere piece of software?
However, as the ten top computer experts from Jiada Nation began their analysis and research.
All their computers suddenly froze.
Immediately after, the screens went black, displaying a line of foreign text.
"For the complete source code, you need to pay more!"
Upon seeing this message, the ten computer experts were stunned for a moment, then enraged.
This was blatant blackmail!
Moreover, it was software made by Long Country. How could they possibly accept this? They continued their forceful attack.
But before they could even resolve the message on their screens, let alone delve deeper into the backend code.
Every single computer instantly crashed. Upon reboot, the software had vanished without a trace, and even the backend showed no record of the software having run.
The ten top computer experts of Jiada Nation suffered a third blow.
Ultimately, they could only report the results with helplessness.
Upon learning of the outcome, the Security Bureau leaders did not blame the ten computer experts.
Long Country's current computer expertise had already climbed to fifth globally. Software they produced was bound to have contingencies.
Furthermore, the Security Bureau had just received additional news.
After Long Country's software had cleared the network viruses in various regions, they all activated self-destruct mode.
All the software disappeared without a trace from the network departments of the security bureaus everywhere.
The leaders at the Security Bureau headquarters were at a loss, and could only sigh at how much Long Country's strength had changed.
Following the invasion incident tonight, the relevant leaders of Jiada Nation quietly issued a directive: the Security Bureau needed fresh blood. They would begin cultivating and recruiting top talent from Jiada Nation's society and major universities.
Their current computer level had fallen behind other countries. If they could not strengthen it in time, they would eventually be at the mercy of others.
Tonight's invasion incident served as a wake-up call.
Simultaneously, Jiada Nation fulfilled its promise and informed the film festival organizers not to target Long Country any further.
Instead, they should appropriately emphasize Long Country's promotion.
As for diplomatic matters, the diplomats of both countries would need to engage in further discussions, but the general conditions would likely be met.
If they dared to break their promise, Jiada Nation believed that a new round of invasion warfare would surely commence.
This was why Jiada Nation had no choice but to bow its head after witnessing Long Country's power.
....
It was four in the morning in Jiada Nation.
As the tampered webpages returned to normal, the comment section began to buzz again.
Long Country students studying abroad who were still awake, along with numerous foreign netizens, engaged in heated discussions about the invasion incident.
"Given our little Rodent Country's character and morals, the hackers must not be us. We must be taking the fall for some other country.
Besides, Long Country's films were never as good as ours. Our country's hackers wouldn't bother to defend them. It must be someone framing us. As for who, those who know, know. After all, internationally, Long Country is most fond of playing dirty tricks."
"Setting aside the character and morals of the little Rodent Country, based on our White Elephant Country's understanding of the little Rodent Country, their hacking skills are not sufficient to fully infiltrate websites.
Therefore, they are taking the blame for someone else. As for our White Elephant Country's hackers, not to mention their technical skills, at the time of the invasion, all our hackers were asleep.
Only Long Country's hackers can persistently engage in conflict with Jiada Country."
"Five years ago, Sakura Country also suffered the same invasion. It seemed to be done by the little Rodent Country, but the truth was that a Long Country youth studying in the little Rodent Country hacked into our country's websites.
And today, although it seems like hackers from many countries attacked Jiada Country, I believe it was Long Country's hackers, and we are all their scapegoats."
As soon as the comment section reopened, numerous netizens from the little Rodent Country, White Elephant Country, and Sakura Country immediately chimed in.
The netizens from these three countries, in their words, pointed fingers at Long Country's hackers.
Before the Long Country students studying abroad, who were staying up late to prepare for counter-arguments, could launch their counter-attacks, netizens from the United States suddenly stepped forward.
"Little Rodents, little White Elephants, little Sakura folks, discuss all you want, but when it comes to who did it, you need to present evidence.
According to what was released on the official website of the United States' hackers, tonight's hacker invasion was not the work of Long Country's hackers. Although their identity is unknown, this invasion should be from hackers all over the world."
After the United States netizens posted their comments, the Long Country students studying abroad immediately followed suit.
"It still takes the 'daddy' to speak! Little Xi Ba, look closely, your daddy has spoken, asking you to speak with evidence and not to yap nonsense online all day.
You claim our Long Country hackers framed you? Look at what position your little Xi Ba is in, framing isn't even your turn.
"Sakura Country's little bastards, little Hachichiban, that invasion five years ago, we admit it! But has your dog brain forgotten something?
It was you who mocked us on our Long Country's day of national mourning, and only then did our country's hackers retaliate.
You collude with little Xi Ba, be careful, I'll sneak into your country tomorrow and blow up your disgusting toilet society."
"The people of White Elephant Country must have drunk too much water, their brains are full of bacteria and viruses.
You are indeed world-famous turncoats. Just now you were arguing with little Xi Ba, and now you're best friends. Truly disgusting.
If you group of White Elephants dare to say another word, I'll immediately fly to your country and livestream myself killing and eating a cow."
The Long Country students studying abroad maintained their full fighting spirit, their keyboards nearly sparking with fire, emitting smoke.
Instantly, tens of thousands of comments flooded the page.
Some netizens from other countries took a neutral stance, criticizing the little White Elephants, little Xi Ba, and little Hachichiban for speaking without evidence.
Just as netizens from various countries were fiercely battling it out in the comment section.
The Jiada Film Festival's webpage issued a statement.
The statement was simple: it first explained that the website had been hacked, and it was now back to normal operation.
As for which country's hackers were responsible, the official did not disclose it, instead vaguely attributing it to various reasons and excuses.
Furthermore, the Jiada official mentioned that they requested netizens from all countries not to escalate the situation into a war of words between nations. The true culprit behind the website intrusion was still under investigation, and the truth would be revealed by noon tomorrow at the latest.
With the official intervention of Jiada, the flames of war in the comment section were instantly extinguished.
All comments that had previously instigated conflict and arguments were deleted by the officials, leaving only some neutral comments.
It was forbidden to comment on who the intruder was, or which country they were from.
The little Xi Ba and little Hachichiban groups then started discussing the twenty-four films of the film festival again.
When the Long Country students studying abroad saw the topic shift to films, their comments immediately dwindled.
After all, they knew the quality of their own country's films.
Finally, the Long Country students studying abroad simply exited the website and went to bed.
....
It was twelve noon in Long Country.
The incident of the Jiada Film Festival being hacked by hackers, after spreading from the international network to the domestic sphere, immediately became a hot topic of discussion online.
On the three major social platforms, hot searches related to the hacker invasion of the Jiada Film Festival, and the hot topic of Long Country's films being targeted by the film festival, all entered the top twenty trending searches.
After netizens learned about the entire incident, a large portion of them applauded.
After all, it concerned their own country's films, and netizens were filled with righteous indignation.
Many netizens mocked the Jiada Film Festival for being hacked, saying they deserved it for targeting Long Country's films.
Some netizens also inquired through various channels about who the hackers who invaded the film festival were, and which country they were from.
Netizens on the three major platforms were all championing the cause for their films being targeted and were encouraging and supporting the hackers.
However, amidst the majority support, there were a few netizens who were subservient to foreign cultures.
"What is wrong with all of you? That is an international film festival. Hackers invaded the film festival, and instead of standing up for the film festival, you are cheering for the hackers. I am truly amazed by you people."
"What is the nature of our Long Country's films, everyone knows clearly. It's just being slightly targeted. Is there a need to cheer like this? It's not like this hasn't happened before. With the way you are now, if this were to spread to the international network, you would definitely be mocked by people for your low quality as Long Country netizens."
"《Black and White Frontier》, 《Break Through the Siege》, 《The Last Battle》, these three films can indeed be considered top-notch domestically. But compared to the films from Borai Wu or little Rodent Country, they are simply not on the same level. The special effects are cheap, and the plot is even more abysmal. Being targeted by the official film festival, I think it's perfectly fine. Anyway, I'm going abroad to study next year and not coming back!"
"I've watched the promotional videos of Borai Wu's three films that were screened at the film festival. Compared to them, all domestic films would be crushed. Those gunfight scenes, those action sequences, they are amazing! And look at ours, what kind of garbage are they filming? Is there anything wrong with the organizers targeting Gao Fei's films?"
The release of these netizens' comments immediately drew widespread anger.
Many netizens immediately retaliated.
"Don't think I haven't seen the promotional videos of Borai Wu's three films. Aren't they just Borai Wu's usual chase scenes and explosion scenes? Doesn't 《Black and White Frontier》 have them? Don't 《Break Through the Siege》 and 《The Last Battle》 have these elements? And you talk about special effects, Borai Wu's three films have virtually no special effects."
"I don't want to argue about movie plots with you. Our country's films are being targeted abroad, and if you don't speak up, fine, but you're even gloating. Do you really think your comments will earn you citizenship in the United States? Do they even see you commenting here?"
"I can't believe it, a film festival has unearthed so many people kneeling on the ground. Now that three films from Long Country have made it into the film festival, instead of supporting them, you are kicking them while they are down, mocking that our films should be targeted. You fake foreigners, keep kneeling and licking your United States daddy!"