Site problems following DDOS attack - more information here

[YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet]

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.

Thanks, when I came on about 5 mins ago it said something about "DDos cloudflare redirect" so I closed the browser because i wasn't sure if it was dodgy or not. Cheers.

It just asked on the other thread.

Are we safe ? Do we need to change passwords or anything

Thanks for the update

Agree, I was concerned with the cloud flare message especially as the Internet jury seemed divided as to if it was good or bad so appreciate you letting us know its OK

Thanks for the update!

Thank you, that’s very useful and good to know.

Thanks

Thanks

a normal DDOS attack just stops people using the service , not stealing user details or breaking in as such

@midgedude

a normal DDOS attack just stops people using the service , not stealing user details or breaking in as such

Thanks Midge no idea what most stuff like this means so good to know!

Thanks.

There were issues yesterday too though, so just wondering what those were?

@Whatwouldscullydo

It just asked on the other thread.

Are we safe ? Do we need to change passwords or anything

Thanks for the update

You're v welcome. Yes, your account is safe and you don't need to change your password. A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal traffic of a server with a flood of Internet traffic. User accounts are not affected. The purpose of the firewalls is to stop this flood. Hope that makes sense!

Thanks MichelleScarn I also didn't know what it meant but password changed jic.

Thank you becky and midge

I reported a problem on Wednesday, and have had a problem ever since.

Also had the browser checking since yesterday, I am thinking it was going on then, if not before.

basically @MichelleScarn a DOS is when a cyber attacker keeps all the "lines" into the site busy, so that the users can't get in - denying them the service. A bit like keeping a phone line engaged so no one else can get through.

The MRAs don't like us uppity women talking to each other.....

any suspects?

you say we have to be human?

@mumwon

any suspects?

Netmums! 🤣🤣🤣

Thank you very much for explaining and working on the ‘issue’

And 🧁💐🍷🍷🍷🍷🍰

Thanks. Depressing that some people want to stop women talking.

@NotTerfNorCis

Thanks. Depressing that some people want to stop women talking.

Right? This website gets attacked more often than all the other websites I use, put together.

Seems to be ok now on Safari

@PigletJohn

you say we have to be human?

Shhh - no one on MN knows you're a cat...