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HSishi · 10-07-2015, 19:57

Too bad such a DDoS attack can't be tracked down to their initiators.

Sure, it can be figured out which IP's constantly send blocking data packages, but those aren't PCs of the "hackers", just zombifized PCs of technical "newbies" which caught some backdoor trojans etc., while surfing dubious sites or clicking on "Yes, install that cool update" links.

The real initiators just need to store a "Attack those sites" command on special prepared servers, grab their popcorn and watch the news while doing their homework for school.

*edit*

For this particular attack, it seems the *Launcher's Update* server is affected. The EQ launcher can't connect to patcher and Login server, but the game client itself (bypassed patcher) has no problems at all.
I just notice, the Launcher tries to fetch some files, but fails.

10-07-2015, 19:57	#6
HSishi RF Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Central Germany Posts: 1,146	AW: Everquest attack 2.0 Too bad such a DDoS attack can't be tracked down to their initiators. Sure, it can be figured out which IP's constantly send blocking data packages, but those aren't PCs of the "hackers", just zombifized PCs of technical "newbies" which caught some backdoor trojans etc., while surfing dubious sites or clicking on "Yes, install that cool update" links. The real initiators just need to store a "Attack those sites" command on special prepared servers, grab their popcorn and watch the news while doing their homework for school. edit For this particular attack, it seems the Launcher's Update server is affected. The EQ launcher can't connect to patcher and Login server, but the game client itself (bypassed patcher) has no problems at all. I just notice, the Launcher tries to fetch some files, but fails. __________________ Last edited by HSishi; 10-07-2015 at 20:06.