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
Apr 26, 2016 | 12:47 pm
#1
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Periodic FT issues (crash, Cloudflare, database errors) - DDoS attack, cf wiki
I've been getting the database error page constantly until a couple minutes ago. I think it started about an hour ago for me and was consistent across various fora and threads that I tried.
Yet when I scam the main page of some very active fora, I notice posting gaps of only about twenty minutes.
Doesn't the site go down for everyone simultaneously?
BTW, I'm using an ipad2 with safari.
Yet when I scam the main page of some very active fora, I notice posting gaps of only about twenty minutes.
Doesn't the site go down for everyone simultaneously?
BTW, I'm using an ipad2 with safari.
Last edited by JDiver; May 2, 2016 at 8:13 am Reason: Restore original post title
Apr 26, 2016 | 2:20 pm
#2
No longer with Internet Brands
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: DL DM 1.6MM, Marriott LT Plat
Posts: 5,343
I've been getting the database error page constantly until a couple minutes ago. I think it started about an hour ago for me and was consistent across various fora and threads that I tried.
Yet when I scam the main page of some very active fora, I notice posting gaps of only about twenty minutes.
Doesn't the site go down for everyone simultaneously?
BTW, I'm using an ipad2 with safari.
Yet when I scam the main page of some very active fora, I notice posting gaps of only about twenty minutes.
Doesn't the site go down for everyone simultaneously?
BTW, I'm using an ipad2 with safari.
May 9, 2017 | 10:44 pm
#3
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: HNL,HI,USA
Posts: 274
Started about 10m ago (the time it took me to get a response to Search and to post this):
Database error
The database has encountered a problem.
Please try the following:
Load the page again by clicking the Refresh button in your web browser.
Open the www.flyertalk.com home page, then try to open another page.
Click the Back button to try another link.
The www.flyertalk.com forum technical staff have been notified of the error, though you may contact them if the problem persists.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Database error
The database has encountered a problem.
Please try the following:
Load the page again by clicking the Refresh button in your web browser.
Open the www.flyertalk.com home page, then try to open another page.
Click the Back button to try another link.
The www.flyertalk.com forum technical staff have been notified of the error, though you may contact them if the problem persists.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Jul 26, 2018 | 6:24 am
#4
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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Posts: 70,930
I know there is heavy Denial of Service workload today but I'm getting more than my fair share of database errors in the last hour, so from say 11:30 GMT.
Jul 26, 2018 | 7:09 am
#6
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: ORD
Posts: 14,771
Keep getting CloudFlare DDOS Screen
Just today when I initially visit flyertalk.com (by opening a new tab and going to the site) I keep getting a "Checking your browser..." from CloudFlare DDOS for a few seconds. What's going on?
Jul 26, 2018 | 7:15 am
#8
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: JER
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Posts: 32,493
I’ve been getting it when changing Pages in the same Thread. As for trying to amend/repair Trip Reports, forget it for today ... simply unworkable.
CloudFlare has also now infested another one of IB’s brands ,., PPRuNe.
I’m getting very tired of waiting 5 seconds for this disruptive application to do its work whilst browsing IB’s Forums.
CloudFlare has also now infested another one of IB’s brands ,., PPRuNe.
I’m getting very tired of waiting 5 seconds for this disruptive application to do its work whilst browsing IB’s Forums.
Jul 26, 2018 | 7:34 am
#11
Suspended
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Posts: 2,824
I also see the CloudFlare prompt, and for a while I kept getting the "Database error" screen instead of getting the forum pages after the CloudFlare check.
Jul 26, 2018 | 7:36 am
#13
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Colorado
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Posts: 6,506
Same for me this morning, and both my phone and pc. The CloudFlare prompt is super annoying, as is the database error when opening certain pages.
Jul 26, 2018 | 7:53 am
#15
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Not sure whether a thread merge is appropriate, as this Cloudflare thing isnt redesign as such. Just IT people at play, for some reason or other. Also happening on at least one other IB Forum.