Jul 26, 2018, 11:26 am
Last edit by: JDiver
FlyerTalk Up, Down, Crash, DDoS, Database Error, etc.
Thursday July 26, 2018, FlyerTalk was under a DDoS / Distributed Denial of Service attack; it seems to be persisting since then. Cloudflare services are keeping the site up, but you may see errors, page call intercepts and delays while the attack is ongoing.
If you are posting content, select all and copy prior to saving or posting to prevent losing your work. Then you can still post it after overcoming the redirect.
For further information on Cloudflare and its workings, see Post #82 by plunet.
FlyerTalk up or down troubles? Check by using: http://isup.me- or http://www.isitdown.us, http://www.doj.me.
Or use this direct link - http://downorisitjustme.com/res.php?url=flyertalk.com
If it is just you, try: reloading the page; emptying your cache; deleting one or more cookies; quitting and restarting your browser or trying an alternate or shutting down and rebooting your device.
Periodic FT issues (crash, Cloudflare, database errors) - DDoS attack, cf wiki
Jul 29, 2018, 1:29 pm
#92
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: on the path to perdition
Programs: Delta, United
Posts: 4,782
Cookie needed ?
Recently on OS X Safari I get the following message every time I go to my flyer talk page:
Oh and this is hilarious, I got the above after trying to post the message.
Checking your browser before accessing flyertalk.com.
It stays up for a few seconds then I get my flyer talk page. It adds to browser history. It is new feature that is rather annoying and seems like it could be solved with a cookie setting.Oh and this is hilarious, I got the above after trying to post the message.
Jul 29, 2018, 1:40 pm
#93
Moderator Hilton Honors, Travel News, West, The Suggestion Box, Smoking Lounge & DiningBuzz
Join Date: Jun 2000
Programs: Honors Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Exec Elite
Posts: 36,017
Will move this from the Suggestion Box to the appropriate thread in the Technical Support forum.
cblaisd, Co-Moderator
cblaisd, Co-Moderator
Jul 29, 2018, 2:09 pm
#95
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: LON
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 3,911
FlyerTalk will get a small amount of money for every advert you could have seen on the page. They get paid more if you click through, whether it is intentional or not. And possibly more again if that click converts to a purchase.
Jul 29, 2018, 8:19 pm
#96
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Colorado
Programs: Lifetime UA 1K, Lifetime Hilton Diamond, Lifetime Marriott Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,261
I don't understand the Cloudflare implementation. I use dozens of websites protected by Cloudflare and none of them require me to wait for 5 (or more) seconds while it checks my browser. Is this some kind of throttling?
Jul 29, 2018, 10:32 pm
#97
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,026
I'd guess that's just what happens when you go to a Cloudflare-protected site during a heavy, active DDoS attack.
Jul 30, 2018, 12:48 am
#98
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Brighton UK
Programs: BAEC-Silver, AMEX-BA Prem' Plus & Standard, Accor Gold, HH-Silver, IHG,IBIS On Business
Posts: 955
NOT DDoS / CF Security Threat
Because it's a potential security issue and whilst i'm sure everyone here are all nice people as it is a potential hole that places account integrity at risk maybe it's best to talk about that potential hole behind closed doors to the correct people so they can fix it rather than telling the whole world what it is and where to go to find it It has NOTHING to do with the cloudflare message but as I was ignored / nobody approached me i'll crack on and leave y'all to it.
Jul 30, 2018, 1:55 am
#99
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: LON
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 3,911
Because it's a potential security issue and whilst i'm sure everyone here are all nice people as it is a potential hole that places account integrity at risk maybe it's best to talk about that potential hole behind closed doors to the correct people so they can fix it rather than telling the whole world what it is and where to go to find it It has NOTHING to do with the cloudflare message but as I was ignored / nobody approached me i'll crack on and leave y'all to it.
Jul 30, 2018, 2:00 am
#100
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Brighton UK
Programs: BAEC-Silver, AMEX-BA Prem' Plus & Standard, Accor Gold, HH-Silver, IHG,IBIS On Business
Posts: 955
Their focus might have been distracted elsewhere with the DDoS. Try sending a PM to @JDiver or any other mod on here.
Understandable of course and with a few names i'll fire one to them. TY for your help.
Jul 30, 2018, 4:15 am
#102
Moderator: Hawaii-based airlines & Hawai'i forums
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ka ʻĀpala Nui, Nuioka
Programs: NEXUS/Global Entry, Delta, United, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, and Hertz
Posts: 18,031
Jul 30, 2018, 5:01 am
#103
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: The Baltic Sea
Programs: AY, BT, DY and SK. Scandic, Radisson, Marriott and HHonors. ClubONE
Posts: 5,890
Opera
For some, this Cloudflare thing may be more than just annoying. I've been using the Opera browser on my phone to access FT and Cloudflare is blocking entry completely. Seems it cannot "check my browser" at all.
Moreover, when trying to post this on FT using Safari, the post was lost and a blank screen appeared instead.
Moreover, when trying to post this on FT using Safari, the post was lost and a blank screen appeared instead.
Jul 30, 2018, 5:09 am
#104
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Brighton UK
Programs: BAEC-Silver, AMEX-BA Prem' Plus & Standard, Accor Gold, HH-Silver, IHG,IBIS On Business
Posts: 955
The staff at IB are the true administrators of this site; moderators are volunteers and have no oversight over technical operations. The IB staff normally are active during US business days and hours in the Pacific Time Zone. I suggest you either use the generic "Contact Us" function https://www.flyertalk.com/help/feedbacktxt.php or reach out to @IBobi or @IBJoel.
Jul 30, 2018, 6:10 am
#105
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cockeysville, MD
Programs: Marriott Rewards Lifetime Titanium, Amex Plat, Hertz Gold 5*, National Exec, AA Plat
Posts: 9,467
I'll take the security Sometime last year, I tried to logon to FT to find out I was permanently suspended-I guess in high school terms that meant expelled. 
The issue was that a ton of fake accounts had been set up to spam FT the night before. One with a very similar handle to mine. I got caught up in the sweep to get rid of them. Fortunately, Mrs. Vker has an account and was able to help get me "freed" very quickly.
The issue was that a ton of fake accounts had been set up to spam FT the night before. One with a very similar handle to mine. I got caught up in the sweep to get rid of them. Fortunately, Mrs. Vker has an account and was able to help get me "freed" very quickly.
