Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Nov. 20)

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. 20, 2018 6:00 a.m. (PST)
From Nov. 20, 2018 14:00 (GMT)

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

[Affected Service]
FINAL FANTASY XIV

During the times listed below, we experienced network technical difficulties due to a DDoS attack.

We will continue to monitor the situation and work with ISPs to implement countermeasures.

[Date & Time]
From Nov. 20, 2018 6:00 a.m. to 6:05 a.m. (PST)
From Nov. 20, 2018 14:00 to 14:05 (GMT)

[Details]
Players may have experienced the following issues:
・Disconnection from NA data centre Worlds
・Difficulty logging in to NA data centre Worlds
・Difficulty accessing, sending, and receiving data from NA data centres

[Affected Service]
FINAL FANTASY XIV