Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Aug. 2, 3)

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

We are investigating the attack and taking countermeasures. Additional information will be provided as the situation develops.

[Date & Time]
From Aug. 2, 2022 4:58 p.m. (PDT)
From Aug. 2, 2022 23:58 (GMT)
From Aug. 3, 2022 0:58 (BST)
From Aug. 3, 2022 9:58 (AEST)

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

[Affected Service]
FINAL FANTASY XIV

During the times listed below, we were experiencing network technical difficulties due to a DDoS attack.
Players may have experienced the following issues as a result.
We will continue to monitor the situation and work with ISPs to come up with countermeasures.

[Date & Time]
Aug. 2, 2022 4:58 p.m. to 5:03 p.m. (PDT)
Aug. 2, 2022 23:58 to Aug. 3, 2022 0:03 (GMT)
Aug. 3, 2022 0:58 to 1:03 (BST)
Aug. 3, 2022 9:58 to 10:03 (AEST)

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

[Affected Service]
FINAL FANTASY XIV