I think they've been under attack all but constantly for the past month.
http://mlpforums.com...rs/#entry337644
It seems that they're currently doing better on their new sever. Anyways, it may still be a good idea to think this over.
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#78335 For those of you who don't check your emails.
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It seems that they're currently doing better on their new sever. Anyways, it may still be a good idea to think this over.
#78291 For those of you who don't check your emails.
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Of course, that's a given. I'm just saying that if the MLP forums can still be taken down even with enough security measures...
I know, I acknowledge the fact that with a large enough botnet you could theoretically take down whatever site you so choose. I just want to give some ideas of preventing DDOS attacks, so that if the botnet is small enough, we won't see this problem again -- hopefully.
#78286 For those of you who don't check your emails.
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In the end, a sheer amount of anonymous users can still take down a site with iptables. They've done it before with government run sites, so MLP should be just as easy for them with less possibilities of legal action.
In the end the point is that it's always smart to take precautions.
P.S. I doubt the botnet that attacked MLP forms is the size of the botnet that was needed to take down a government site.
Here I found some stuff for you guys to look over. Maybe it will help.
http://www.unixsurgeon.com/kb/how-to-prevent-from-ddos.html
http://deflate.medialayer.com/
http://seclists.org/basics/2012/Feb/131
Of course, Most options will hinge on how far you are willing to go. So I suggest taking some time to think about if it's worth it, and if the attackers are likely to strike again.
#77860 For those of you who don't check your emails.
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But in the end it always comes back, nothing is lost.
And if their server doesn't have proper DDOS protection yet, then it's best that they find a new one.
And while I know that it's technically impossible to be 100% protected from DDOS attacks. There are plenty of measures that can be taken to prevent them from happening. A popular method is iptables.
And if their server doesn't have proper DDOS protection yet, then it's best that they find a new one.
And while I know that it's technically impossible to be 100% protected from DDOS attacks. There are plenty of measures that can be taken to prevent them from happening. A popular method is iptables.
#77837 For those of you who don't check your emails.
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I guess it's just me, but I still find a DDOS to be the easy way out. It doesn't cause any real damage to small websites like the mlp forums, other then temporarily delay postings.
#77790 Favorite instrument
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on 10 May 2012 - 10:19 PM
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What, no Talkbox? Surely you jest.
#77777 For those of you who don't check your emails.
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At this point and time, I tend to look down on DDOSers. Not because it's a bad thing to do, but because it's old, and quickly becoming obsolete. In fact a DDOS won't really do any significant damage to small sites like this; they will always come back up, same as it was.
There are much better methods to crack a website then a DDOS. SQLi, XSS, DNS, and RFI. All of those are better then a DDOS, yet they insist on using their simple skiddy software.
There are much better methods to crack a website then a DDOS. SQLi, XSS, DNS, and RFI. All of those are better then a DDOS, yet they insist on using their simple skiddy software.
#77765 Don't Spend You Club Nintendo Coins Just Yet.
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on 10 May 2012 - 05:38 PM
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Ok, let's think about this here. What rewards have been general well received, and are currently not for excange?
#77764 What music are you listening to at the moment?
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on 10 May 2012 - 05:08 PM
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I've been in a very baroquecore mood lately.
#77729 Your Favorite Video Game Music
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on 10 May 2012 - 12:45 PM
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Let's see what I can remember off the top of my head.
#73276 What is your favorite game of all time?
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on 19 April 2012 - 07:56 PM
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I honestly don't have a favorite game. So to compromise, I'm going to close my eyes and wander over to my game wall with arms outstretched; whatever I grab shall be my pick.
And the winner is: Beethoven, for the snes... This was a stupid idea!
And the winner is: Beethoven, for the snes... This was a stupid idea!
#71368 What music are you listening to at the moment?
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#71362 Origin of your username
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on 10 April 2012 - 08:11 PM
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You can always change your Username at anytime if you wish.
I know, but even though I find it silly, I'm still quite content with it.
#70470 sandwiches
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My love, the Monte Cristo. Ham and Swiss sandwich, sprinkled with powdered sugar, and some dipping jelly on the side.
It's great with honey or agave mixed in with the peanut butter.
OMG! I never thought someone would make a thread like this, LOL, anywho my favorite sandwhich is peanut butter toast.
It's great with honey or agave mixed in with the peanut butter.
#70464 Origin of your username
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My username comes from the basic BIOS terminal (Basic Input/Output System) that's built into every PC. Looking back on it, I feel kind of stupid for choosing it. But I chose it, and I'm sticking to it.
#70460 -
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Currently, my avatar is just a television color calibration screen. There's no real reason as to why I chose it. I guess I just thought it looked cool.
Or at least it will be once it updates.
Or at least it will be once it updates.
#66816 Things that annoy you about the internet.
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What irritates me that most is sites like Reddit, and how they've killed jokes -- like memes for example --, as well as humor in general. The jokes and memes have been pushed way past the point of being funny. And the whole thing just feels like a game of who has the most karma.
Not to mention, the original content creators have any and all mentions of them erased when their stuff becomes a meme. Thus, at least, removing any satisfaction of owning something popular. Not to mention recognition and site traffic.
Not to mention, the original content creators have any and all mentions of them erased when their stuff becomes a meme. Thus, at least, removing any satisfaction of owning something popular. Not to mention recognition and site traffic.
#66780 What music are you listening to at the moment?
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This thread is missing some french house.
#62201 Hello Everyone
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on 17 February 2012 - 09:45 PM
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I've never been a part of a forum community before; but the idea has always been an interesting one for me. I picked this form to be my first because, I always kept up with the Wii U Blog -- as well as its sister, the Nintendo 3ds Blog; I just thought it would be a good start.
If anyone wants to know anything about me -- favorite music genres, movies, book, hobbies, etc -- just ask. I'd rather tell only if people want to know; I don't want to create a wall of text about me that people could care less about.
If anyone wants to know anything about me -- favorite music genres, movies, book, hobbies, etc -- just ask. I'd rather tell only if people want to know; I don't want to create a wall of text about me that people could care less about.
