Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Feb. 16, 17)

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 Feb. 16, 2025 12:12 p.m. (PST)
From Feb. 16, 2025 20:12 (GMT)
From Feb. 17, 2025 7:12 (AEDT)

[Details]
Players may be experiencing the following issues:
・Disconnections 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 time 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]
Feb. 16, 2025 12:12 p.m. to 2:18 p.m. (PST)
Feb. 16, 2025 20:12 to 22:18 (GMT)
Feb. 17, 2025 7:12 to 9:18 (AEDT)

[Details]
Players may have experienced 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