McNeo

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Possible get software to block attacking IPs sending an abnormal amount of packets? That should help.

No. There's a 99.9% chance that the attacker(s) are using a proxy server to hide their real IP. If the proxy comes up blocked they'll just use a new one.

(copy-pasta from CS:S board, with minor edits)

There's been a lot of talk about the DDOS attacks on the JB server and I'm noticing comments and statements that tell me that some people out there may not understand exactly what's going on so I'd like to make this little post to explain it.

DOS (pronounced "dee-oh-es") stands for "Denial of Service." A DOS status itself is NOT a hack or attack - it's simply saying that the service you are trying to access is denying you.

DDOS (pronounced "dee-doss") stands for "Distributed Denial of Service." Think of this as the same thing as DOS, just with more than source. A DDOS typically is considered an attack, even if it's not referred to as such, because one server can't have multiple sources of denial - if that makes sense.

A DOS or DDOS Attack is when the attacker(s) overload the server with requests for information. This type of attack can affect any type of online server - In the case of a CS:S server it is most likely connection requests or server commands. With the right software one person with one computer can make thousands of requests per minute. With the server spending so much time processing those requests there less time for it to think about other things, such as running the game people are trying to play.

There is no such thing as "DDOS Protection" and it can be hard to block. If the attacker's are smart they are using a proxy to mask their location and identity. If the server admins try to block the attacking IP address, the attacker(s) can simply use a different one. The server admin has the option to block a range of addresses, but this is a bad idea because they would also potentially be blocking legitimate people from connecting.

The best thing the server admins can do is work with the hosting provider and ISP to try to track down the attacker(s) and block their real IP address and pursue criminal actions.

As players the best thing we can do is enjoy what time we get and continue to support the server however we do with hopes that the attacks will stop with time and/or things will be rectified. Just remember there's nothing that can be done during an attack, and very little that can be done to prevent it. Don't take it out on the server or the admins.

All that said, I personally am not even sure a DDOS is what we're looking at here. "DDOS" is also an uber 1337 hacker term that people use when something goes wrong and they want to sound smart. I only started this thread to explain what it was since everyone is throwing it around. Maybe it is a DDOS, maybe it's not, I'm not sure but hopefully the admins and server host are working on it.

And finally, the password on the server is not an attempt to prevent the DDOS (or if it is, then whoever put it there isn't the brightest bulb on the tree because they should know what I'm about to say). You do not need to be in the server to attack the server. In fact, it would probably be best if the attacker was NOT in the server and preferably not even in Steam at all.

[source: I'm a uber 1337 geek]

I assume you (admins) have already looked at connection logs and sorted out IP address, yeah?

I literally just donated last night and I got to enjoy my trail and stuff last night and this morning but now they're gone and I've heard they won't coming back or getting fixed, is this true?

Couple more things to add, I guess...

First, the password on the server is not an attempt to prevent the DDOS (or if it is, then whoever put it there isn't the brightest bulb on the tree because they should know what I'm about to say). You do not need to be in the server to attack the server. In fact, it would probably be best if the attacker was NOT in the server and preferably not even in Steam at all.

And also, I'm not even sure a DDOS is what we're looking at here. "DDOS" is also an uber 1337 hacker term that people use when something goes wrong and they want to sound smart. I only started this thread to explain what it was since everyone is throwing it around. Maybe it is a DDOS, maybe it's not, I'm not sure but hopefully the admins and server host are working on it.

For the record, I am not your friendly neighbor hacker. I mean, I am, but I'm not associated with whatever's going on here (notice my recent join date, other posts in the forums, and the fact that I've donated). I work in IT and network security, so I know a thing or two.

Ok thanks!

I see the different hat packs and trails and stuff that you get for donating to the CS:S server. Is there anything such as joining full servers, etc? Also, how long do these last? For life? Or is it a monthly thing?

Also, what's the deal with the things that spin around people in CS:S - the orbit things? I was told anyone can do that and it's not a donator thing - is that true? And if so how do you do it?

There's been a lot of talk about the DDOS attacks on the JB server and I'm noticing comments and statements that tell me that some people out there may not understand exactly what's going on so I'd like to make this little post to explain it.

DOS stands for "Denial of Service." A DOS status itself is NOT a hack or attack - it's simply saying that the service you are trying to access is denying you.

DDOS stands for "Distributed Denial of Service." Think of this as the same thing as DOS, just with more than source. A DDOS typically is considered an attack, even if it's not referred to as such, because one server can't have multiple sources of denial - if that makes sense.

A DOS or DDOS Attack is when the attacker(s) overload the server with requests for information. This type of attack can affect any type of online server - In the case of a CS:S server it is most likely connection requests or server commands. With the right software one person with one computer can make thousands of requests per minute. With the server spending so much time processing those requests there less time for it to think about other things, such as running the game people are trying to play.

There is no such thing as "DDOS Protection" and it can be hard to block. If the attacker's are smart they are using a proxy to mask their location and identity. If the server admins try to block the attacking IP address, the attacker(s) can simply use a different one. The server admin has the option to block a range of addresses, but this is a bad idea because they would also potentially be blocking legitimate people from connecting.

The best thing the server admins can do is work with the hosting provider and ISP to try to track down the attacker(s) and block their real IP address and pursue criminal actions.

As players the best thing we can do is enjoy what time we get and continue to support the server however we do with hopes that the attacks will stop with time and/or things will be rectified. Just remember there's nothing that can be done during an attack, and very little that can be done to prevent it. Don't take it out on the server or the admins.

That's my understanding. You'll see the same box in any other Windows program for un-recognized characters.

If you didn't know already, you can click Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Character map to see all characters in all fonts on your computer.

You'll get boxes for any characters not in your fonts on your computer. It has nothing to do with CS:S. Only solution is to download and install a bunch of fonts. Keep in mind this could include international language packs as well.

are you saying you got muted or gagged? cause i dont think we gag spammers, we usually mute them.

I was spamming in chat so I was gagged, it's all better now though.

Yeah I think I'm ungagged now... no one is replying to me (in-game) but I'm not really saying anything important haha. I'll reply if the problem continues. Thanks.

Hi all. My name's Dave. In-game I am McNeo or McNeeeo or McNeeeYo or some variation of that.

I started playing CS:S about 4-5 years ago. Got out of the loop for a few years then started playing again about 2 months ago.

Previously (3-4 years ago) I adminned a 54-slot server for about 2 years. The server has since folded.

When I came back to CS:S these last couple months I played around a few different servers and settled in on a regular server. I'm also (for the first time) trying out some of the different mods. Zombie escape is fun, and the other zombie mod is fun. Your server is the first time I even HEARD of this jail break thing. Been playing it (and only it) for the last 2 days. Why is it so addicting?!?!?! lol

Finally, notably, I have already started a second thread HERE.

Anyways; "hi." I look forward to playing with you all - both figuratively and in-game.

Alright alright. This is my first post on your forums but I intend to go make an intro post after this.

I was gagged on the jail mod server because I "spammed" in chat that the warden had a lot of background noise on his mic.

In-game I am "McNeeeo" or "McNeo" or "McNeeeYo" or some variation of that. At the time of the incident I think I was "McNeeeo".

Yes, I spammed. But first I said it once, and no correction was made. Then I copy-pasted it twice hoping it would get noticed, and no correction was made. Then, I copy-pasted it 6 times (or 8 or somewhere in there) and still no correction was made.

Warden was mumbling (or eating) and had a lot of noise in the background (kids or TV or something).

Rules state that warden needs a clear mic. If a mod gagged me for spamming, then why wasn't a he slayed or whatever for having a bad mic? Hhhhmmmmmmmmm?

I don't care who the warden was it doesn't matter. I just want to know why I was gagged and nothing was done about warden with bad mic. And also, how long does this gag last and can I be ungagged?