The Arch Linux Project is experiencing a prolonged DDoS attack that disrupted its main resources, including the AUR, website, and forums. Efforts are ongoing to mitigate the attack, with partial service restorations and recommendations for users to verify downloads. #DDoS #ArchLinux #AUR #pacman-mirrorlist
Keypoints
- The Arch Linux Project has been under a sustained DDoS attack for over a week.
- Most services, including the AUR, forums, and website, were affected and partially restored.
- Mitigation efforts include working with hosting providers and evaluating DDoS protection solutions.
- Users are advised to verify package integrity and switch mirror sources if needed.
- The technical details of the attack have not been disclosed by the maintainers.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/arch-linux-project-responding-to-week-long-ddos-attack/