Update 18:19: All services have been back to normal since 17.13 and although the attack continues it is being completely mitigated by the DDOS solution. We have identified the target of the attack and removed it from the network. (The target was a server purchased earlier today which seems to have been purchased with the express intent of damaging our network.)
Betfair Down / Betfair site crash
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andyfuller
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You do wonder what technology Betfair has in place to avoid DDOS attacks - it must be world leading as I am sure they face multiple DDOS attacks daily.
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andyfuller
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It is the modern day hold up - take the site down, pay us £x amount and you can have it back. Don't pay us and you can't have it back.
I believe Ladbrokes and other bookmakers a few years back were victims of DDOS attacks during Cheltenham where they lost their site for some time.
I believe Ladbrokes and other bookmakers a few years back were victims of DDOS attacks during Cheltenham where they lost their site for some time.
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andyfuller
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andyfuller
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No worries.
This one might also be of interest:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/c ... 932816.stm
This one might also be of interest:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/c ... 932816.stm
never heard of a "botnet" before. quite disconcerting really.
i think i am very naive when comes it comes to computer crime. pity these people cant apply their knowledge/expertise to something useful or legal. wasted talent what a shame.
again interesting link, food for thought. cheers.
i think i am very naive when comes it comes to computer crime. pity these people cant apply their knowledge/expertise to something useful or legal. wasted talent what a shame.
again interesting link, food for thought. cheers.
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CaerMyrddin
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Betfair on throu the site, but BA down.
I hope you didn't get caught in some tough position. I managed to stay clear, but it was a very poor morning...
I hope you didn't get caught in some tough position. I managed to stay clear, but it was a very poor morning...
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CaerMyrddin
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Yes, you did 
It's all working properly now.
It's all working properly now.
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andyfuller
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Anyone seeing any issues today? I have been getting it freezing and getting error messages.
