#DDOS TESTING WITH SIEGE TOOL PC#

These terms will be used regularly throughout this article:ĭDoS – An attack on the server, or network, from multiple PCs/devices that overloads the network. Target: Ongoing Working with Microsoft Partnersĭevelopment is ongoing with our partners on the Microsoft Azure team, and we are working closely with them to develop both short and long term solutions. Impact: Reduce the availability of DDoS/DoS service providers Legal action against prominent DDoS/DoS attackers is in progress. We will be issuing cease and desists to websites and people hosting these services. We have discussed the current situation with our legal team, and assessed our options. Impact: This will have a substantial impact on DDoS, DoS, Soft Booting, and server stressing. This will have a substantial impact on DDoS, DoS, Soft Booting, and server stressing. We cannot provide details on this topic, as it will expose information that can be used to circumvent the work we are doing.

We are making adjustments to how we manage and monitor network data, and how we accept packets sent to our servers. Target: End of this week Network Traffic Monitoring/Management Impact: Reduce impact felt by legitimate players after a match has been ended via DDoS/DoS/Soft Booting. We are disabling this feature to reduce the longer term impact that is felt by legitimate players. We have noted the unintended consequences of the escalating abandon sanction on players impacted by DDoS/DoS attacks. Target: End of this week Remove Escalating Abandon Sanction Impact: 66% reduction in the impact of DDoS/DoS attacks.

We are splitting this to have each server host a single match to reduce the impact

When a server crashes, or when a DDoS/DoS attack occurs, this results in 3 matches being impacted and taken offline. Target: Next Week, will continue as needed Reducing Matches per Server Impact: Players that have been found to be initiating DDoS/DoS attacks will be banned.

#DDOS TESTING WITH SIEGE TOOL PC#

This will apply to both PC and Console players. We have identified the worst offenders perpetuating these DDoS/DoS attacks, and will be initiating a ban wave. Below you will find our next steps for how we plan to address the situation and move forward. We have monitored an increase in the amount of DDoS and DoS attacks against our servers following the release of Operation Ember Rise.

Ddos testing with siege tool