Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Nov. 9, 10)

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

We are looking into the way attacks are being made and taking countermeasures. More information will be provided as the situation develops.

[Date & Time]
From Nov. 9, 2017 7:20 p.m. (PST)
From Nov. 10, 2017 3:20 (GMT)

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

[Affected Service]
FINAL FANTASY XIV

During the time below, we experienced network technical difficulties caused by DDoS attacks.
Players may have experienced the listed issues as a result, but we are happy to inform that the game can now be played as normal.

With this incident, we have further reinforced defensive measures against DDoS attacks. We will continue to coordinate with ISPs to combat the situation.

[Date & Time]
Nov. 9, 2017 7:20 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. (PST)
Nov. 10, 2017 3:20 to 4:20 (GMT)

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

[Affected Service]
FINAL FANTASY XIV