Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Oct. 4, 5)

[NOC_NA]

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. 4, 2024 1:02 p.m. (PDT)
From Oct. 4, 2024 20:02 (GMT)
From Oct. 4, 2024 21:02 (BST)
From Oct. 5, 2024 7:02 (AEDT)

[Details]
Players may be experiencing the following issues:
・Disconnections from JP/NA Data Center Worlds
・Difficulty logging in to JP/NA Data Center Worlds
・Difficulty accessing, sending, and receiving data from JP/NA Data Centers

[Affected Service]
FINAL FANTASY XIV

*Updated Oct. 4, 2024 9:10 p.m. (PDT) / Oct. 5, 2024 4:10 (GMT)|5:10 (BST)|15:10 (AEDT):
Added Japanese Data Center to the [Details] section, as it is also being affected.

[NOC_NA]

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. 4, 2024 1:02 p.m. to 9:59 p.m. (PDT)
Oct. 4, 2024 20:02 to Oct. 5, 2024 4:59 (GMT)
Oct. 4, 2024 21:02 to Oct. 5, 2024 5:59 (BST)
Oct. 5, 2024 7:02 to 15:59 (AEDT)

[Details]
Players may be experiencing the following issues:
・Disconnections from JP/NA Data Center Worlds
・Difficulty logging in to JP/NA Data Center Worlds
・Difficulty accessing, sending, and receiving data from JP/NA Data Centers

[Affected Service]
FINAL FANTASY XIV