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.

A

I hate when I fail the Are you human check

Thanks for the update. Sorry you're having to deal with this nonsense, though. May your weekend improve!

I think it might be easier to herd cats than Mumsnetters, @YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet

Dh persuaded it’s a pissed off husband.

My little dragon not impressed when I explained there is a real life cyber attack happening now - she learnt about them last year. Her response “why r u telling me”... she’s 12 so excuse the insolence.

I otoh thank you kindly. ... but am still getting the redirected message.

... oops I meant .

Jeffrey is on half term again

@BIWI

I think it might be easier to herd cats than Mumsnetters, *@YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet*

We wouldn't even attempt this, BIWI. Fool's errand.

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

fucking annoying

@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.

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

Thanks @YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet

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

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

@PigletJohn

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!

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

@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.

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

@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 🤔

@Impatiens

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

I told her I like having my ears licked.

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

@PigletJohn phew..

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.

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