Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Aug. 14)(Updated:11:15 a.m.)

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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. 14, 2021 7:56 a.m. (PDT)
From Aug. 14, 2021 14:56 (GMT)
From Aug. 14, 2021 15:56 (BST)

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

[Affected Service]
FINAL FANTASY XIV

Updated: Aug. 14, 2021 11:15 a.m. (PDT):
Adjustment has been made to the affected time.

Before: From Aug. 14, 2021 7:56 a.m. (PDT)
After: From Aug. 14, 2021 7:45 a.m. (PDT)

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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]
From Aug. 14, 2021 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (PDT)
From Aug. 14, 2021 14:45 to 22:15 (GMT)
From Aug. 14, 2021 15:45 to 23:15 (BST)

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

[Affected Service]
FINAL FANTASY XIV