DDOS Attack

[Scott Greczkowski]

We were down for a bit due to a Level 7 DDOS attack on our server. Of course the Magic MattW jumped in and took care of the issue (and is continuing to work on it) as I type this.

We may go down again as he works, but be assured we (well Matt) is working on it.

A big thank to MattW of MattWServices for his assistance in getting this under control.

 

[telstar_1]

Huh, thought you might already be working on changes...

 

[harshness]

Happy to see you back!

 

[Foxbat]

I guess I picked a good time for lunch, didn't see the outage.

Thanks, Scott!

 

[waylew]

Aha,mystery of 10ish minutes ago solved.

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[MattW]

Should be better now, we have identified a pattern they were using, and have been able to directly block it.

 

[comfortably_numb]

Why do people execute attacks like this? What are they trying to gain from such attacks?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Why do people execute attacks like this? What are they trying to gain from such attacks?

Well its not to have me rip out my hair. As I don't have any more.

Thanks Matt!

 

[navychop]

So what you're saying is, you're about to update your icon image?

 

[navychop]

BOBBY!

BTW, you need to stock Woodford Reserve. Kentucky Gentleman is a poor choice for an Old Fashioned.

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[Scott Greczkowski]

So what you're saying is, you're about to update your icon image?

I am still trying to ride on my glorydays.

Too bad its all down hill from here.

 

[Bobby]

BOBBY!

BTW, you need to stock Woodford Reserve. Kentucky Gentleman is a poor choice for an Old Fashioned.

Now on order!

 

[navychop]

I am still trying to ride on my glorydays.

Too bad its all down hill from here.

Notice the map of Viet Nam?

 

[telstar_1]

I just had a several-second no-connect

 

[harshness]

What are they trying to gain from such attacks?

A reaction. If the subject of their attack makes an appearance on DownDetector or similar, they win.

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[savarese04]

Why do people execute attacks like this? What are they trying to gain from such attacks?

 

[telstar_1]

Catching a bit of lag this morning

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Loading fine and snappy here.

 

[comfortably_numb]

Loading fine and snappy here.

No issues here in the Wild Wild West.

 

[charlesrshell]

Loading fine and snappy here.

Snappy in St Louis area

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