Relentless DDoS Assault Persists on Arch Linux for Two Weeks Straight; Perpetrators Remain Unidentified as Restoration Efforts for Full Service Intensify
Arch Linux, the volunteer-driven Linux distribution known for its simplicity and popularity among advanced users, has been under a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack for the past two weeks. The assault is primarily impacting the main webpage and the Arch User Repository (AUR), causing partial outages.
The attack was first detected on [date], and the Arch Linux team has been working closely with its hosting provider to mitigate the situation. As part of their efforts, they are investigating DDoS protection measures to ensure the security and integrity of their services.
The Arch Linux project was founded by Judd Vinet in 2002 and is inspired by the KISS principle (Keep It Simple, Stupid). It has gained significant popularity among intermediate and advanced Linux users, particularly those moving away from distributions like Ubuntu and Fedora.
Other Arch-based distros include EndeavourOS and Manjaro Linux. Notably, Arch Linux forms the base for Valve's SteamOS, used on its Steam Deck. In fact, Manjaro Linux was used as the base for this editor's Teclast T5 laptop.
The Arch team will be providing regular updates via a service status page, ensuring the community is kept informed throughout the process. The details of the origin and motives of the attack are being kept under wraps while the investigation continues.
In the meantime, details on workarounds for users wishing to install software, update their systems, or download install ISOs are provided on the service outage page. The Arch User Repository (AUR), a repository of user-created packages that complement the official repository, where software is downloaded and built from, is also affected by the outage.
The Arch Linux team would like to extend their gratitude to the community for their patience and understanding during this challenging time. They remain committed to maintaining the security and reliability of their services and will continue to work diligently to resolve the issue.
Stay tuned for further updates on the Arch Linux project's progress in mitigating the DDoS attack.
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