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Site problems following DDOS attack - more information here

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YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet · 20/02/2021 16:59

Hi all, just to update you on the current situation. As Justine posted here, we’ve been suffering a DDOS attack since approx 11.30am today and as a result, the site has been slow and went down briefly. The app is also out of action for now while the firewall is up.

Our firewalls are keeping the site secure but this does mean you’re getting a ‘checking your browser’ message every thirty minutes (you don’t have to do anything here apart from wait to get back on) and some of you may be asked to complete a captcha test to make sure you’re a human.

We’re sorry for the extra hassle right now, we’re working hard to resolve the situation and things should be back to normal soon. Thanks very much for your patience.

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littlepattilou · 20/02/2021 18:33

Thanks Becky. I wondered why I kept getting a 'checking your browser' message! I thought 'oooh 'ello, are they watching me?' Grin

Doublechins · 20/02/2021 18:30

Oh lord I thought it genuinely was my crap internet connection. My house is the cleanest it's been in a while because of it 🙈

TheScurrilousFunge · 20/02/2021 18:25

Thanks, MNHQ. This must be a right pain in the arse for you WineWineGinGinWineWineGinGinCakeThanks

NetballHoop · 20/02/2021 18:24

@PigletJohn thank you. You made a rubbish day a lot better.

Enjoy your kittens.

zzizzer · 20/02/2021 18:21

Fuckers.

Sending virtual Gin your way MNHQ

justasking111 · 20/02/2021 18:20

Carrying out these attacks just reinforces peoples opinions that there are some sad tossers out there Grin

Significantown · 20/02/2021 18:18

I hate when the tests ask me something that I would understand if I was from the US. Being a Brit, I have no idea, so I press random boxes.

Impatiens · 20/02/2021 18:17

@PigletJohn phew..Grin

MiddlesexGirl · 20/02/2021 18:16

Oh lordy ..... should have put my specs on 🤣

PigletJohn · 20/02/2021 18:16

@Impatiens

Why's that cat licking it's lips?? Shock
I told her I like having my ears licked.
MiddlesexGirl · 20/02/2021 18:15

@PigletJohn

"...no one on MN knows you're a cat..."

I'm the cat in the middle....

And there was I thinking you are porcine, not feline 🤔
MercyBooth · 20/02/2021 18:14

Captcha tests are a PITA Ive come across them in the past and usually just give up because
a. you cant make out what some of the letters are so keep getting it wrong.
b. or you get it right and it still wont accept it and asks you to try again.
Useless is my experience of them

YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet · 20/02/2021 18:13

@GameofPhones

I was straight on to Premium earlier today, although I'm not a Premium member.
Hello there - could you let us know what happened? Thank you.
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Impatiens · 20/02/2021 18:13

Why's that cat licking it's lips?? Shock

itsgettingwierd · 20/02/2021 18:12

Thank you Mumsnet HQ.

It reassuring to know your firewalls work against such attacks.

I'll never forget the 2016(?) one. I was travelling to the airport to get on a plane and changing my passwords to everything I had in the taxi at 3am🙈😫

I had to be writing them down on paper (so secure!) to shove in my suitcase so I'd remember them in my return!

BoreOfWhabylon · 20/02/2021 18:11

@PigletJohn Grin Grin Grin

PigletJohn · 20/02/2021 18:09

"...no one on MN knows you're a cat..."

I'm the cat in the middle....

Site problems following DDOS attack - more information here
BoreOfWhabylon · 20/02/2021 18:04

Thanks @YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet Gin

GameofPhones · 20/02/2021 18:00

I was straight on to Premium earlier today, although I'm not a Premium member.

peak2021 · 20/02/2021 17:59

@mumwon trans rights activists I point my finger of suspicion at. MN is the main site to campaign for the safety and dignity of women, after all.

vodkaredbullgirl · 20/02/2021 17:50

fucking annoying

Anne1958 · 20/02/2021 17:49

It’s been happening for a couple of days. Not just today.

YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet · 20/02/2021 17:49

@BIWI

I think it might be easier to herd cats than Mumsnetters, *@YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet* Grin
We wouldn't even attempt this, BIWI. Fool's errand. Grin
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AgnesNaismith · 20/02/2021 17:48

Jeffrey is on half term again Hmm

Mummyoflittledragon · 20/02/2021 17:44

... oops I meant Smile.