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On Tue, 20 Jun 2000 12:43:28 +0700GMT (20/06/2000, 13:43 +0800GMT),
tracer wrote:
t> Tuesday, June 20, 2000
t> Hello Bat-users,
t> In case anyone has problems with UDP packets in the USA (like things
t> not working like messenger / icq), the backbone was hacked a few
t> days ago or as it was said 'smurfed'...
t> according to ADIS.... they were subject to a smurf attack from the worldcom side of
the house....
t> they have secured all UDP traffic
t> Anyway, as a result ICQ is down in at least 3 states if not more,
t> same with messenger and similar tools.....
t> So as they arent likely to anounce it loudly (g) I asume its a matter
t> of patience till MS and AOL convince them that to be hacked is better
t> then no service (g) or money for Ms and AOL...
t> States involved include Florida, Georgia and I think Alabama...
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Cheers,
Thomas.
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