Since Sunday, April 27, 2025, the alternative news platform “PI-News” (short for “Politically Incorrect”) has been offline. The outage comes shortly after the site migrated to a new hosting provider aimed at improving security and reliability.
The platform’s entire account with the new host has now been suspended—allegedly due to “excessive traffic and attacks.” This abrupt shutdown has led to growing speculation over whether the incident was a targeted effort to disrupt the outlet’s operations.
The message citing “high traffic and attacks” echoes broader concerns raised in recent months about escalating cyber incidents aimed at independent media. Observers are questioning whether this marks another chapter in a pattern of disruptions—or if it could signal a coordinated attempt to silence dissenting voices.
The silence from the hosting provider and the complete loss of access have intensified suspicions that external pressure may be involved. In an environment where alternative media already contend with financial and political hurdles, this development is raising alarms.
Some fear the site may have been intentionally overwhelmed by a wave of coordinated traffic to justify a takedown. This possibility, if confirmed, would point to a strategy of using “targeted attacks” as a cover for broader suppression.
The incident has caused deep frustration among both the editorial team and loyal readers. “Without access to the platform, an information vacuum looms—one that benefits precisely those who want to suppress critical voices.” The technical staff continues to work on restoring access, but with no cooperation from the host, progress remains stalled.
Should signs of sabotage or interference come to light, the outlet’s supporters expect other independent media to step in and investigate.
