DDoS

A DDoS attack is an attack where a server is flooded beyond its processing power (bandwidth and maximum simultaneous connections, typically) to take it down. Connections are spammed to a server, particularly from multiple sources (a DDoS from a single source is called a DoS), in an attempt to take it down. This is common across the internet, and DDoS attacks are often launched against anything from webservers to game servers.

DDoS Attacks in JKA

In 2012 and 2013, Jedi Academy has seen a large number of DDoS attacks, which has caused a great deal of problems for many clans and servers, in many cases bringing them completely down for weeks at a time. Attacks seem to have been coming from a number of sources; An unknown hacker was systematically attacking servers listed on gametracker.com as well as unknown groups making personal attacks against clans.

External Links

• JKHub Article - DDoS attacks and their effects on the community - Caelum elaborates more on the effect on Jedi Academy servers and players.