Popular fanfiction platform AO3 goes down in wave of DDoS attacks

Archive of Our Own (AO3) experienced a wave of distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that forced the website offline for a short period of time.

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The SITUATION with AO3 and the DDoS Attack; as told by someone who vaguely knows what they are talking about. : r/AO3

AO3 blackout caused by DDoS and these other issues - Swisher Post

Go Back To Your Slow Burn Fanfiction Now, AO3 Is Back Online After DDoS Attack

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Archive of Our Own down updates — Thousands of users unable to access fanfiction website as server connection is out

What is the point of it? : r/AO3

Sukrit Venkatagiri (@sukrit@) - 🌱

it's confirmed to be a ddos attack. keep breathing, go drink some water, let the volunteers do what they do. : r/AO3

AO3 blackout caused by DDoS and these other issues - Swisher Post