Reddit is currently experiencing a malicious DDoS attack
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#2Could this have something to do with reddit's co founder speaking against CISPA and calling out major tech companies? [1] Considering reddit played a big role in killing SOPA, CISPA backers feel threatened?
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#3Could this have something to do with reddit's co founder speaking against CISPA and calling out major tech companies? [1] Considering reddit played a big role in killing SOPA, CISPA backers feel threatened? [1] - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5570670
I think it's far more likely that someone decided to mess with the party all the Boston observers are having on Reddit.
It's all idle speculation, though.
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#4We're mostly recovered, at this time.
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#6We're mostly recovered, at this time.
How certain are you guys that it wasn't the sheer levels of traffic due to the ongoing Boston situation?
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#9Earlier quoted context omitted.
How certain are you guys that it wasn't the sheer levels of traffic due to the ongoing Boston situation?
Certain beyond any shadow of doubt.
What are the indicators that this is a malicious DDoS attack rather than just unprecedented traffic from interest in the Boston manhunt?
Also, what reason is there for a DDoS attack on Reddit right now?
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#10Fark is down too, 4:21 am Pacific time.