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What does being DDoS'd mean?


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#1 KingArthur5

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 02:59 AM

Since it seems the reason why my favourite server may be off for good, I just want to know what DDoS means. Can anybody lend me an answer?

#2 AntoineDepardieu

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 03:06 AM

I think it literally stands for Directly Denied of Service.

Basically, an individual sends countinuous "hits" to a specific port, flooding the path and effectively shutting down the server.

Not much you can do as a defence, but depending on the quality of the firewall and the network Admin, you may be able to filter out the attac

Edited by AntoineDepardieu, 08 November 2012 - 03:08 AM.


#3 Hieros Godhead

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 03:10 AM

Distributed Denial of Service.

Achieved by three methods, if you actually do a google search you will find information pertaining to this but the idea of a DDoS is to flood the host computer with so much information it shuts down.

#4 Hazzat

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 03:11 AM

Wikipedia page about it:
http://en.wikipedia....tributed_attack

#5 KingArthur5

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 03:48 AM

so... hater/hacker is screwing it up? Well, that should be an easy fix, right? As long as the server host has the backup worlds (which they do, right? that's how they fix griefing) and the whitelist and whatever is special for mods, it should be possible to establish a "new" server with all the old stuff in it, effectively saving the server. Maybe I'm wrong and ignorant or unknowledgable. PLEASE correct me if (when) I'm wrong... I'm just worried about the "off forever" part of the post...

Also, it seems that the main issue will be malware, which is fixable. I guess the server owner doesn't want to get it again, so he/she will not host anymore to prevent future malware? Just my guesses, I'm just worried because I love this server and don't want it to end :(. If it were possible for me to help, I would. But computer techy stuff is WAY out of my league! I am barely able to host my own server for just my friends with no mods installed!

#6 Philly

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 03:50 AM

As long as the attacker has access to the IP address, they can continue to attack us. We won't be down forever though, don't worry =)

#7 Jutsy

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 03:53 AM

I'm sorry, but you seem to have little grasp of what we are dealing with. Malware is absolutely the last thing on our mind. Please understand that we are doing everything within our power and bouncing around tons of ideas with eachother.

#8 KingArthur5

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 03:58 AM

Sorry Jutsy, I don't mean to intrude/offend/be-an-annoying-idiot. It's not my place to ask because I don't quite know what I'm talking about... Sorry and thank you for answering my questions!

#9 John Smith

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Posted 08 November 2012 - 11:52 PM

so... hater/hacker is screwing it up? Well, that should be an easy fix, right? As long as the server host has the backup worlds (which they do, right? that's how they fix griefing) and the whitelist and whatever is special for mods, it should be possible to establish a "new" server with all the old stuff in it, effectively saving the server. Maybe I'm wrong and ignorant or unknowledgable. PLEASE correct me if (when) I'm wrong... I'm just worried about the "off forever" part of the post...

Also, it seems that the main issue will be malware, which is fixable. I guess the server owner doesn't want to get it again, so he/she will not host anymore to prevent future malware? Just my guesses, I'm just worried because I love this server and don't want it to end :(. If it were possible for me to help, I would. But computer techy stuff is WAY out of my league! I am barely able to host my own server for just my friends with no mods installed!


Were very lucky they havent gone for our computers obiously these people are sending us a message or a warning

DDos attacks are infact illegal we just need to contact somesort of internet authority or somthing

Edited by Skilby, 08 November 2012 - 11:53 PM.


#10 Tom_Tiara

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Posted 09 November 2012 - 01:38 AM

Have you guys ever thought of researching for yourselves before posting? This is the place for server related questions that can only be answered by the staff, not simple questions that can be easily answered in 5 seconds, literally.

EDIT: I'm not trying to be mean, It's just astonishing how many people have asked about this already.

Edited by Tom_EN, 09 November 2012 - 01:49 AM.


#11 Sargentl

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Posted 09 November 2012 - 03:02 AM

Have you guys ever thought of researching for yourselves before posting? This is the place for server related questions that can only be answered by the staff, not simple questions that can be easily answered in 5 seconds, literally.

EDIT: I'm not trying to be mean, It's just astonishing how many people have asked about this already.


I'm right there with you....it really is quite sad sometimes.....

#12 Luna Lens

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Posted 09 November 2012 - 03:31 AM

Wikipedia page about it:
http://en.wikipedia....tributed_attack


Please read before posting.
Also, you can rest easy. Users aren't in danger of being DDoS'd

#13 greebster

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Posted 09 November 2012 - 07:31 PM

You have the internet at your disposal, consult that if you have questions, amirite?


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