Arch Linux infrastructure has been subject to an ongoing distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack for over a week, affecting the main website, the Arch User Repository (AUR), and forums. The attacker identity and exact attack methods remain unknown, and speculation includes a hacking group testing DDoS techniques. Arch volunteer staff are coordinating with the hosting provider to mitigate the attack and are evaluating DDoS protection providers, weighing cost, security, and ethical standards. The project's volunteer, free-software ethos may influence choices about mainstream DDoS mitigation services. Arch files and packages remain obtainable from mirrors and GitHub repositories.
Although not well-suited for new users, Arch Linux is a popular distro with a passionate fan base. So, why has someone been knocking down the site repeatedly for over a week now with an ongoing distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack ? We don't know. We're not even sure who's doing it or exactly how they're conducting their DDoS. Besides the main website, the Arch User Repository (AUR) and the are also being hammered. Someone out there really doesn't like Arch.
"The Arch Linux Project is currently experiencing an ongoing denial of service attack that primarily impacts our main web page, the Arch User Repository (AUR), and the Forums. "We are aware of the problems this creates for our end users and will continue to actively work with our hosting provider to mitigate the attack. We are also evaluating DDoS protection providers, carefully considering factors including cost, security, and ethical standards."
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