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Thank you for the prompt and effective recovery.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I definitely missed all of that nuisance.  Thanks to Bobby and the staff for being on top of things and keeping this a great place!  Quote:
What I mean is to reproduce to overload memory capability. I think what you may be thinking of, Crazyb0, is a DoS or DDoS attack. I'm pretty sure that's not what happened, but I don't have a lot of knowledge in that area.  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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02/22/2018 10:54 pm
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Forum Dad
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I think what you may be thinking of, Crazyb0, is a DoS or DDoS attack. I'm pretty sure that's not what happened, but I don't have a lot of knowledge in that area When that happens, it's nearly impossible to post. Quite the opposite of what happened. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks for taking care of the spam attacks Bobby.  Correct, there was no malicious software that was present, it was just members that were creating spam posts. |
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So being a secure site,https doesn't help any? I am not computer savvy so I don't really know. Does anyone know what if anything will happen to the low lifes that did it,legal wise I mean? John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Does anyone know what if anything will happen to the low lifes that did it,legal wise I mean? I doubt that there is a feasible way to figure out what person or people actually caused that. From what I understand, the only thing that can be done is blocking specific IPs (which can be rerouted). I'm not claiming to be an expert with this, but I am interested in it. Quote:
When that happens, it's nearly impossible to post. Quite the opposite of what happened. That's what I wanted to say, but I don't really know. An attack of that sort is meant to essentially "crash" the site so that normal users have no access because the server is overloaded with requests. I'm trying to learn. Quote:
Usually the first thing people post after a spam attack. "We were hacked." If you posted that (you know who you are) STOP using the word now because you have no clue what it means. We are all concerned about the forum. Some have a clue and some don't but the motivation is the same. We are members of a coin forum, after all. I would also suggest not using ALL CAPS in a post. Just sayin... In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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02/24/2018 02:54 am
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Forum Dad
United States
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The spammers were in South Korea. Nothing we can do except be proactive.
Stuff like this is attempted every day. I have lots of traps set for them. I thwart 90% of them from even registering. Of the remaining 10% 98% of those are thwarted when they attempt to post.
When something like this happens, I study the conditions of it and tweak the traps.
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Valued Member
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Did anyone try to put this korean text to translator? I didn't though then.
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Moderator
United States
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U DA MAN Bobby John1 |
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Forum Dad
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Did anyone try to put this korean text to translator? I would have... if it was important. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I was on the forum the morning this happened (unusual to be on that early but couldn't sleep). Being pretty illiterate in computer stuff I stayed out of this conversation until now. But I am curious why someone would do this. My guess is it's some pitiful, pimple-faced geek with no life living in their Mama's basement in Seoul, seeking acknowledgement. If it is more than that I'd be interested to know.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Pillar of the Community
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buttholes posting bullcrap Note to self: Use these synonyms to avoid the naughty word warning.    |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks, Bobby! You're awesome!
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Valued Member
United States
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I am glad I did not experience that first hand. Its sad that any one would get a kick out of creating momentary mayhem and unhappiness for many. Those type of instigators actually have a very low self regard...
Bobby1313113 -- Thank you very much for providing this wonderful site. It is a joy to use!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I have lots of traps set for them. I thwart 90% of them from even registering. Of the remaining 10% 98% of those are thwarted when they attempt to post.
When something like this happens, I study the conditions of it and tweak the traps. I'm sorry, but that actually sounds like fun to me. I guess it's too bad I didn't follow a more technical path.  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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