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Tell HN: DDoS Attack on Overleaf
2 points by ykonstant on Feb 24, 2024 | hide | past | favorite | 2 comments
Around 12 hours ago, Overleaf reported ongoing DDOS attacks on their servers; after stopping the first wave, more attacks followed and currently server performance is degraded.

It is interesting to study reactions at r/latex and twitter; several users expressed serious worry about projects due that exist only on the Overleaf servers.



I use overleaf extensively. It’s a very good project.

What’s the motivation of attackers, bringing down a useful service? It’s probably not a hugely profitable service.


why would anyone DDOS this? "no preprints for you!!"




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