Today, like the past few days, we have had some downtime. Apparently some script kids are enjoying themselves by targeting our server (and others). Sorry for the inconvenience.

Most of these ‘attacks’ are targeted at the database, but some are more ddos-like and can be mitigated by using a CDN. Some other Lemmy servers are using Cloudflare, so we know that works. Therefore we have chosen Cloudflare as CDN / DDOS protection platform for now. We will look into other options, but we needed something to be implemented asap.

For the other attacks, we are using them to investigate and implement measures like rate limiting etc.

  • PropaGandalfEnglish
    -42•2 years ago

    Well for now we’ll have to stick around with cloudflare. I’d just would like to see something managed by a decentralized network. I don’t know if it exists, it’s more of a sentiment or a general idea.

    • @Beetschnapps@lemmy.world
      17•2 years ago

      It’s an interesting question but the knee jerk reaction towards decentralization isn’t always a silver bullet. Bitcoin always screamed that concept while ignoring the role of clearinghouses. Decentralization can actually compound the issue. Not to dispel the solution but good to keep these things in mind.

      • PropaGandalf
        -2•2 years ago

        It isn’t a silver bullet but in this case it is particularly suitable. I mean, the architecture of CDN is decentralised, but all these servers are controlled by ONE company. So why not leave the whole task to an independent network?

    • @woelkchen@lemmy.worldEnglish
      15•2 years ago

      I think the biggest problem with such services is that they require lots of money to run which means that any well-meaning effort will eventually end up becoming a commercial service.

      • PropaGandalfEnglish
        -12•2 years ago

        …and that’s where the blockchain comes in. This means that the individual contributions of the node operators can be directly recorded and compensated adequately.

          • PropaGandalfEnglish
            -9•2 years ago

            Tell me a good argument why not? How would you reward those people that contribute to said netowork?

            • @woelkchen@lemmy.worldEnglish
              6•2 years ago

              Tell me a good argument why not?

              The downsides of blockchain / cryptocurrency are well documented at this point.

              • PropaGandalfEnglish
                -7•2 years ago

                Yeah sure like with centralized solutions and big corpos too. What kind of argument is that?

                • @woelkchen@lemmy.worldEnglish
                  4•2 years ago

                  Yeah sure like with centralized solutions and big corpos too.

                  The alternative to big corporations is not blockchain.

                  What kind of argument is that?

                  A better than “…and that’s where the blockchain comes in.”

                  I’m not discussing with a crypto bro about the already well documented downsides. Use a web search engine of your choice to look them up yourself.

                  • PropaGandalfEnglish
                    -4•2 years ago

                    So you’re just an ignorant guy who only ever looks at his side of the argument. I’m not saying it’s the cure-all. Blockchain has many problems but much more potential. It’s not the technology’s fault that it’s being exploited for money-making and scams.