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> Another DDoS attack on the site, Just in time for the new year
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post Jan 2 2021, 02:59 PM
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Thanks a bunch Andy. I knew you would be all over it. I wish we could zap these asshats. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jan 2 2021, 03:34 PM
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Those Fucher's changed your avatar Andy.
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post Jan 2 2021, 04:05 PM
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It was a rough couple of days without my usual fix...I hope they didn't get anything sensitive in the process. Thanks for getting us up and running in short order! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jan 2 2021, 04:14 PM
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QUOTE(mgp4591 @ Jan 2 2021, 02:05 PM) *
I hope they didn't get anything sensitive in the process

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denial-of-service_attack

Nobody "hacked" the server, that's not what they were after ...
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post Jan 2 2021, 10:08 PM
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Thank you! @SirAndy
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post Jan 2 2021, 10:56 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 2 2021, 03:14 PM) *

QUOTE(mgp4591 @ Jan 2 2021, 02:05 PM) *
I hope they didn't get anything sensitive in the process

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denial-of-service_attack

Nobody "hacked" the server, that's not what they were after ...
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Great to know you're helping us maintain our virginity! Thank you Sir! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smiley_notworthy.gif)
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post Jan 2 2021, 11:17 PM
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I'm just glad I was not the only one seeing that.

Just because I am paranoid doesn't mean someone isn't following me....
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post Jan 3 2021, 12:22 AM
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All the more reason we should be supporting the site and help @SirAndy out with keeping the front door open.
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post Jan 3 2021, 12:49 AM
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Thanks for saving us, again, Sir Andy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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post Jan 3 2021, 01:52 AM
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chinese?

training their youth for cyber war on the west?

we are feeling their hate down here.
banned our wine.
banned our coal.
banned our barley.
etc.
all since christmas.


because we backed WHO looking into the origins of CoVid?
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post Jan 3 2021, 01:56 AM
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With all the hacker issues 914world has had over the years, I've often wondered why it's still "not secure" like it won't load as https:, and says not secure in my browser. -no ssl certificate.

I'm not sure if that would help this specific kind of attack.

One thing it does cause that seems odd is when Chrome browser puts it up on the homepage of frequently viewed sites, it won't click through because it defaults to https and https://www.914world.com oddly doesn't go to the site - it doesn't even redirect.
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post Jan 3 2021, 02:17 AM
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With all the hacker issues 914world has had over the years, I've often wondered why it's still "not secure" like it won't load as https:, and says not secure in my browser. -no ssl certificate.

I'm not sure if that would help this specific kind of attack.

One thing it does cause that seems odd is when Chrome browser puts it up on the homepage of frequently viewed sites, it won't click through because it defaults to https and https://www.914world.com oddly doesn't go to the site - it doesn't even redirect.

HTTPS does not make the site any more "secure", all it means is that the data is encrypted on the way from the site to your computer.

And since we're not dealing with sensitive information, unlike your bank for example, i don't see any reason to pay for a SSL certificate.

It literally does *nothing* to make the site less vulnerable to any of these attacks.
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post Jan 3 2021, 07:31 AM
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Andy you are an essential worker.
For all of us.
Thank you.
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post Feb 14 2025, 11:16 AM
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And here we are again, a distributed DDoS attack that started last night.

Lets see if i can hold them back this time.
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post Feb 14 2025, 11:19 AM
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post Feb 14 2025, 11:21 AM
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Thanks for bringing it back.....
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post Feb 14 2025, 11:32 AM
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If only we could monetize that DDoS!
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post Feb 14 2025, 11:52 AM
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What is the purpose of a DDoS attack on a site like this?

Looks like work with no gain to me.

Why is it worth their time to jack up a niche site?
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post Feb 14 2025, 11:55 AM
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Jilted scammer, competition, evil people, fat fingered information by a script kiddie, AI gone wrong, who knows...
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post Feb 14 2025, 11:55 AM
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QUOTE(technicalninja @ Feb 14 2025, 11:52 AM) *

@SirAndy

What is the purpose of a DDoS attack on a site like this?

Looks like work with no gain to me.

Why is it worth their time to jack up a niche site?


Most of the time it's script kiddies. They are hacker wannabes that get their jollies jacking up sites. There is no monetary gain to be had here, so real hackers won't bother us.

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