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brian · 28-01-09, 11:02 PM

I'm afraid the attack just happened again this evening - these things can last a couple of days and come in waves, but hopefully we can ride this one out shortly.

The techs sent a report - the traffic spike is massive - 460Mbps. It's still uncertain where it's coming from, or even why it's aiming here, but I suspect we're not a directly intended target for a DDoS, but instead that it involves a funky script running wild somewhere that's happened to impact this domain.

It's usually worse at the start, so I think we'll be moving through the end of it pretty soon - not least because TW has managed to stay up most of the day.

brian · 28-01-09, 11:21 PM

Just to let you know the IPs are being filtered now, so things should definitely start calming down.

pontiend · 29-01-09, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAVEYEFF

why attack the server, what do they gain? or is it just some spotty anorak in a shed getting his kicks

Sometimes it's black hats trying to blackmail the owners of the site.Or maybe it is vm?.But would they stoop so low.Answers in brown envelopes please.

Looks like it's gone down again this will not upload. 2300.

brian · 29-01-09, 10:17 AM

Okay, trying some extra things this morning - may slow the site down, but should hopefully keep us online.

I'd like to offer my sincere apologies to all for any downtime we've had already, but hopefully we should be able to minimise this.

TechWreck · 29-01-09, 12:07 PM

the web based retailer `overclockers.co.uk` have had exactly the same problem witha DDos attack and are putting up a £10,000 reward for a prosecution resulting in a conviction !.

Some serious ****e happening just of late with server attacks.

brian · 29-01-09, 01:06 PM

Just to let you know this is a direct attack on Techwatch, and there have been a couple of posts sent demanding payment to stop these attacks.

In other words, some bunch of muppets is using a botnet to attack the site, blackmail us to stay online, and the DDoS attacks will continue unless we pay up.

Not a chance, so I've been busy locking down the site to restrict traffic access and minimise the chances of further disruption.

In the meantime, sincere apologies for the downtime and limited access - going to try and run smoothly through today.

Smurf · 29-01-09, 01:51 PM

Thanks Brian keep up the good work.

Rick · 29-01-09, 02:39 PM

I don't think that you have anything to apologise for Brian. Have you thought about contacting the police over this ?

cockneysean · 05-02-09, 03:17 PM

Oh lulz, who did you annoy?

parricull · 07-02-09, 10:04 PM

No swet Brian no appoligies needed. Id offer my personal services to extract the muppets teeth with a torque wrench.Lovin the site pal.Thanx for an amazing site.

28-01-09, 11:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
brian Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inverness, Scotland Posts: 3,726 Thanks: 286 Thanked 1,682 Times in 584 Posts	Re: Back online! I'm afraid the attack just happened again this evening - these things can last a couple of days and come in waves, but hopefully we can ride this one out shortly. The techs sent a report - the traffic spike is massive - 460Mbps. It's still uncertain where it's coming from, or even why it's aiming here, but I suspect we're not a directly intended target for a DDoS, but instead that it involves a funky script running wild somewhere that's happened to impact this domain. It's usually worse at the start, so I think we'll be moving through the end of it pretty soon - not least because TW has managed to stay up most of the day.

28-01-09, 11:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
brian Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inverness, Scotland Posts: 3,726 Thanks: 286 Thanked 1,682 Times in 584 Posts	Re: Back online! Just to let you know the IPs are being filtered now, so things should definitely start calming down.

29-01-09, 10:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
brian Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inverness, Scotland Posts: 3,726 Thanks: 286 Thanked 1,682 Times in 584 Posts	Re: Back online! Okay, trying some extra things this morning - may slow the site down, but should hopefully keep us online. I'd like to offer my sincere apologies to all for any downtime we've had already, but hopefully we should be able to minimise this.

29-01-09, 12:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
TechWreck Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 372 Thanks: 53 Thanked 113 Times in 97 Posts	Re: Back online! the web based retailer `overclockers.co.uk` have had exactly the same problem witha DDos attack and are putting up a £10,000 reward for a prosecution resulting in a conviction !. Some serious ****e happening just of late with server attacks.

29-01-09, 01:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
brian Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inverness, Scotland Posts: 3,726 Thanks: 286 Thanked 1,682 Times in 584 Posts	Re: Back online! Just to let you know this is a direct attack on Techwatch, and there have been a couple of posts sent demanding payment to stop these attacks. In other words, some bunch of muppets is using a botnet to attack the site, blackmail us to stay online, and the DDoS attacks will continue unless we pay up. Not a chance, so I've been busy locking down the site to restrict traffic access and minimise the chances of further disruption. In the meantime, sincere apologies for the downtime and limited access - going to try and run smoothly through today.

29-01-09, 01:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
Smurf Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 131 Thanked 179 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Back online! Thanks Brian keep up the good work.

29-01-09, 02:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
Rick Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackburn, UK Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,029 Times in 669 Posts	Re: Back online! I don't think that you have anything to apologise for Brian. Have you thought about contacting the police over this ?

05-02-09, 03:17 PM	#19 (permalink)
cockneysean Technology Forums Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 78 Thanked 331 Times in 183 Posts	Re: Back online! Oh lulz, who did you annoy?

07-02-09, 10:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
parricull Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Telewest Posts: 636 Thanks: 70 Thanked 115 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Back online! No swet Brian no appoligies needed. Id offer my personal services to extract the muppets teeth with a torque wrench.Lovin the site pal.Thanx for an amazing site. __________________ All info supplied by me is for educational and hypothetical purposes ONLY.

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