Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Oct. 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 Oct. 2, 2024 7:19 p.m. (PDT)
From Oct. 3, 2024 2:19 (GMT)
From Oct. 3, 2024 3:19 (BST)
From Oct. 3, 2024 12:19 (AEST)

[Details]
Players may be experiencing the following issues:
・Disconnections from North America Data Center Worlds
・Difficulty logging in to North America Data Center Worlds
・Difficulty accessing, sending, and receiving data from North America 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]
Oct. 2, 2024 7:19 p.m. to 7:23 p.m. (PDT)
Oct. 3, 2024 2:19 to 2:23 (GMT)
Oct. 3, 2024 3:19 to 3:23 (BST)
Oct. 3, 2024 12:19 to 12:23 (AEST)

[Details]
Players may be experiencing the following issues:
・Disconnections 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