Network Technical Difficulties (Jul. 11, 12)

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties due to a DDoS attack.
Players may experience the following issues as a result.

We are confirming countermeasures for the attack methods and more information will be provided as the situation develops.　More information will be provided as the situation develops.

[Date & Time]
From Jul. 11, 2017 9:09 p.m. (PDT)
From Jul. 12, 2017 4:09 (GMT)
From Jul. 12, 2017 5:09 (BST)

[Details]
Players may be experiencing the following issues:
・Disconnected from NA Data Center Worlds
・Difficulty logging in to NA Data Center Worlds
・Difficulty accessing and sending and receiving data from NA data centers

[Affected Service]
・FINAL FANTASY XIV

Due to a DDoS attack, we experienced network difficulties at the time below.
Users may have experienced the following issues as a result of this, but services can now be used normally.

In response to the latest attacks, we have increased defensive measures against DDoS attacks. We will continue to work with ISPs for further countermeasures.

[Date & Time]
Jul. 11, 2017 9:09 p.m. to 9:31 p.m. (PDT)
Jul. 12, 2017 4:09 to 4:31 (GMT)
Jul. 12, 2017 5:09 to 5:31 (BST)

[Details]
Players may have experienced the following issues:
・Disconnected from NA Data Center Worlds
・Difficulty logging in to NA Data Center Worlds
・Difficulty accessing and sending and receiving data from NA data centers

[Affected Service]
・FINAL FANTASY XIV