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Offline Luap McKeever

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Under attack
« on: February 12, 2023, 06:40:06 AM »
The board was under attack this morning with hundreds of spambots that cracked the registration process. I've cleaned and fixed it all up, but also have the hosts doing some things on their end to make sure no damage was done to any core files. So far, I can find nothing wrong but wanted to get another set of eyes on it.

Just in case and FYI, the board may go up and down a bit during the day.

Thanks,
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Re: Under attack
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2023, 06:47:56 AM »
Damn it. Good luck
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Re: Under attack
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2023, 07:10:41 AM »
I can’t conceive of having the type of skill set required to navigate the pitfalls of todays cyber world, but it’s an incredible tool we have at our disposal here. It’s somewhat of a paradox that the more work Luap does silently, the less apparent he is.
Thank you for your rock solid work.
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Re: Under attack
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2023, 07:33:40 AM »
I just made a donation.  Thanks for all you do!  :bow:

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Re: Under attack
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2023, 07:34:45 AM »
Best of luck Luap and thanks as always.
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Re: Under attack
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2023, 07:35:42 AM »
Thanks for all you do Luap. As an IT professional I understand all the hard work that goes into maintaining this forum.

Keep up the good work
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Re: Under attack
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2023, 07:48:16 AM »
Damn the bots, Can't wait for AI to start messing with us. Good work Luap, thank you.
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Re: Under attack
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2023, 08:06:20 AM »
Thank you for your  "invisible " efforts to make this this forum the superb 'go to' for information and stimulating exchange of insight and
humor.  Ironically, when these attacks occur and you bring it to our attention, it reminds us that this site doesn't automatically just happen,
there are dedicated people behind the curtain that make the show go on.    :thumb:


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Re: Under attack
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2023, 08:31:15 AM »
Man I went into full blown panic mode last night when I received 137 new member requests at one time! I pulled a Forest Gump phrase,  “I gotta find Luap”!!!😂

Dan
« Last Edit: February 12, 2023, 08:38:27 AM by Ncdan »
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Re: Under attack
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2023, 11:30:55 AM »
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Re: Under attack
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2023, 11:56:54 AM »
Fixing the attack damage was always the easy part of the job. Repair and fortification usually have a known magnitude and duration.

Standing by when all was running well with the realization that you were liable to an assault by an unknown entity of unknown magnitude at any time was the stressful part of managing a system.

At least for me, I'd rather hear the shoe drop than sit there waiting for it.
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Re: Under attack
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2023, 12:19:16 PM »
Quote from: Ncdan on February 12, 2023, 08:31:15 AM
Man I went into full blown panic mode last night when I received 137 new member requests at one time! I pulled a Forest Gump phrase,  “I gotta find Luap”!!!😂

Dan

"Alien Space Bots", no doubt! :laugh: :grin: :wink:  Good job, Luap!!! - - and thanks for your continued support!

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Re: Under attack
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2023, 01:59:48 PM »
Thanks, for a moment I thought it was a full on Baloon attack!
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Re: Under attack
« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2023, 06:29:42 PM »
Tank you Luap!!  :bow:
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Re: Under attack
« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2023, 12:57:28 PM »
Thank you for all that you do. At least they weren't Fembots...
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Re: Under attack
« Reply #15 on: February 13, 2023, 02:56:13 PM »
Quote from: larrys on February 13, 2023, 12:57:28 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxWv2U9QwWY
That Divinyls song was one of the best Chrissy Amphlett and the band ever did.
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Re: Under attack
« Reply #16 on: February 14, 2023, 10:37:13 PM »
  Luap,  You are just plain "AWESOME !  Thank you !!!   :grin:  The Kid
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