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MN very slow and keep getting this error message

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PinkBuffalo · 19/02/2021 13:13

Hi mnhq
Been having problems with mn this morning, it is horrendously slow and then I keep getting this error message as well
Not sure if it is just me
I am on iPad safari using desktop (because I cannot access the mobile site)

MN very slow and keep getting this error message
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JustineMumsnet · 20/02/2021 16:33

@sunflowersandbuttercups

I don't think that's true - most sites suffer ddos attacks - some big companies pretty much all the time - they don't always admit to it though.

I've never used a website that has as many tech issues as MN.

Well we do have quite a lot of legacy code (which we are working our way to fix) so there's a fair amount of complexity that some newer sites don't have and in actual fact we suffer ddos attacks pretty much every month - very few actually bring the site down like this one but it does happen. Even Google was down a couple of weeks ago.
toria658 · 20/02/2021 16:31

Ditto, iPad safari. And being asked to show I’m human and click irritatingly small pictures

DobbyTheHouseElk · 20/02/2021 16:31

@sunflowersandbuttercups

It’s not really MN’s fault, is it?!

No other website suffers from DDOS attacks like this.

They need to upgrade their security and spend more on the tech side of things. The content here is great but the tech side is like a forum from about 2005.

Yes, in a way. This has happened several times before. I was here when Geoffrey attacked and stole personal details.

MN need to upgrade their tech. Especially now they have the premium feature. It’s not on to keep this as a kitchen table site anymore.

sunflowersandbuttercups · 20/02/2021 16:30

I don't think that's true - most sites suffer ddos attacks - some big companies pretty much all the time - they don't always admit to it though.

I've never used a website that has as many tech issues as MN.

SoulofanAggron · 20/02/2021 16:30

Me too, IDK if it's necessarily hackers or anything.

Gurufloof · 20/02/2021 16:27

Too many threads on AIBU on subjects certain groups don't want put into the mainstream
I agree with this, I think a certain thread caused this DDOS as it happens. Some people sure do have a thing about subjects being discussed more, almost like theres something to hide 🤷‍♀️

AlohaMolly · 20/02/2021 16:27

I’ve only had problems today but is a DDOS attack done by actual people?

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JustineMumsnet · 20/02/2021 16:27

@sunflowersandbuttercups

It’s not really MN’s fault, is it?!

No other website suffers from DDOS attacks like this.

They need to upgrade their security and spend more on the tech side of things. The content here is great but the tech side is like a forum from about 2005.

I don't think that's true - most sites suffer ddos attacks - some big companies pretty much all the time - they don't always admit to it though.
redcandlelight · 20/02/2021 16:27

@sunflowersandbuttercups

It’s not really MN’s fault, is it?!

No other website suffers from DDOS attacks like this.

They need to upgrade their security and spend more on the tech side of things. The content here is great but the tech side is like a forum from about 2005.

no other website allows women to support each other...
sunflowersandbuttercups · 20/02/2021 16:24

It’s not really MN’s fault, is it?!

No other website suffers from DDOS attacks like this.

They need to upgrade their security and spend more on the tech side of things. The content here is great but the tech side is like a forum from about 2005.

thinkingaboutLangCleg · 20/02/2021 16:24

Good luck, Justine and all at Mumsnet. We know who doesn't want women getting together and (ugh) talking to each other. Thanks for being there for women.

Thistletea · 20/02/2021 16:24

@User5768

So a DDOS attack is carried out by a group of people?
Its using lots of machines via a botnet but it can be just one person that kicks it off type thing
mumwon · 20/02/2021 16:23

hmm
shall we guess who this might be Hmm?
forget it mate
we will be patient & continue & if you don't
like it
tough

Tiktokersmiracle · 20/02/2021 16:23

Yes getting either the cloudfare message then error and lots of writing or can get on (seems to load better on Firefox than chrome) but couldn't get the sign in page up on Firefox

blackbettybramblejam · 20/02/2021 16:23

same here

MixedUpFiles · 20/02/2021 16:23

Ah, that explains the captcha I just had to solve to get in.

People please don’t blame the website provider for attacks by outside entities trying to destroy the website.

Roussette · 20/02/2021 16:20

I am getting this Google chrome, laptop

Says I've had my posts limited and been banned!

MN very slow and keep getting this error message
truthisalie · 20/02/2021 16:19

Mine has started working only like 10 minutes ago.

ValerieMorghulis · 20/02/2021 16:19

@DobbyTheHouseElk

Another attack? I’ve lost count over the years how frequent this is. Come on MN. This isn’t on.
It’s not really MN’s fault, is it?! That’s like the website equivalent of victim-blaming Hmm
FelicityBeedle · 20/02/2021 16:18

I’m getting this on safari iPhone X

MN very slow and keep getting this error message
spongedog · 20/02/2021 16:18

Sorry to hear the update.

I was a little horrified when I received this message! I must be on here too much!

MN very slow and keep getting this error message
User5768 · 20/02/2021 16:17

So a DDOS attack is carried out by a group of people?

DoctorHildegardLanstrom · 20/02/2021 16:16

@AaronPurr

I have been getting this for a few days now

Yep this thread was started yesterday, and posters have been reporting problems for a few days before this. I wonder if it's been under attack for a while, and they just waited until the weekend when things are often less supervised to really go for it.

Or it could be that MNs IT department is still run like its still from the kitchen table.

Maybe they could spend some of their premium money on to decent IT and moderation

sunflowersandbuttercups · 20/02/2021 16:16

It's been dodgy/slow for nearly three days now.

Clearly this didn't just start at 11.30am today.

IamBarbaraofKent · 20/02/2021 16:15

@User5768

What is a DDOS attack?
Distributed denial-of-service attack - "(DDoS attack), the incoming traffic flooding the victim originates from many different sources. This effectively makes it impossible to stop the attack simply by blocking a single source.

A DoS or DDoS attack is analogous to a group of people crowding the entry door of a shop, making it hard for legitimate customers to enter, thus disrupting trade. "

Too many threads on AIBU on subjects certain groups don't want put into the mainstream. Hmm Wink