Chinese hackers have also allegedly launched cyber attacks to , according to security vendor McAfee. In 2009, Google was also the victim of an attack originating from China that was aimed at accessing the

The Chinese government has previously responded to these reports by denying it is involved in any cyberattacks, adding that China has also been a victim of hacking attempts.

The true source of DDoS attacks is often unclear. Although Change.org has traced the current attack to servers in China, it is also possible the computers are under the control of hackers based in another country.

Change.org reports that both the FBI and U.S. State Department are looking into the DDoS attack.

"We won't stop or take down anything because of this DDoS attack," Rattray said. "We believe in the fundamental right of the people to organize around issues they care about it."