Hetzner root servers get traffic for other machines
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Re: Hetzner root servers get traffic for other machines
#2We have independently confirmed that we are getting traffic designated for other servers on our serverauction root server at hetzner. Pretty sketchy feeling to have this be the case for a hoster on the scale of hetzner.
Re: Hetzner root servers get traffic for other machines
#3We have independently confirmed that we are getting traffic designated for other servers on our serverauction root server at hetzner. Pretty sketchy feeling to have this be the case for a hoster on the scale of hetzner.
Hetzner is a budget host so what do you expect? The same with OVH and other budget providers.
Their aim is to give you a network and a server. And the same network DDoS are launched from.
Go with a proper provider, better yet go colo and you won't get such noise.
Re: Hetzner root servers get traffic for other machines
#4Tje only time i had problems with wrong traffic were when domain owners didn't update their records for decommissioned servers.
Re: Hetzner root servers get traffic for other machines
#5How is this a problem? Every network interface should be treated as public, meaning you must use encryption and firewall rules.
Re: Hetzner root servers get traffic for other machines
#6Hi there HN readers, I checked with some team members. They are aware of this behavior and have told me that it does not cause a security risk. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please write a support request using your account. --Katie, Hetzner