Ip Temporarily Blocked?

[wrongkoi]

So, I tried to buy some platinum cause I got a discount but I can't even log. Something about my IP being temporarily blocked cause there were too many incorrect login attempts. I guess I just gotta wait? Wondering if anyone could let me know around when I'd be able to log in again.

[-Kasumi-]

Might want to scan your computer. Your IP mayhave been detected and blocked by the DDoS attack. But that's just speculation.

[Llyssa]

Well, we just had a DDOS, so you're apparently part of the problem. I'd suggest submitting a support ticket with info about any odd things you may have done that infected your computer in such a way that it became part of a bot net.

[Zeus154]

So, I tried to buy some platinum cause I got a discount but I can't even log. Something about my IP being temporarily blocked cause there were too many incorrect login attempts. I guess I just gotta wait? Wondering if anyone could let me know around when I'd be able to log in again.

Tell me about it... :l [

I have to use a mobile device, in order to post now. That error prevents me from logging in. It's a bit frustrating, bt alas, we can only wait.

[Stefanovich]

Happened to me just now as well. Was trying to send a support ticket to get back a Gleaming Talon stance that vanished from my inventory when it said my IP address was blocked.

I guess Gleaming Talon will have to wait...

[Alcov]

I got same error too.

[Kimerex]

same here. And i can't use steam wallet now too. hopefully this is part of the maintanence. I tried logging in before i knew about the DDoS so hopefully I didn't get random banned.

[NejikunBR]

Have the same problem =/, and i cant buy any plat, being redirected to Steam wallet FAQ

[r0ckwolf]

same here! major pain in the &#! :/ I´ve no experience with DDoS attacks and i´m not sure what more i can doto make sure i´m not part of the problem, other then letting my Anti Virus do it´s thing. Does anybody have some suggestions for me? Would be much apreciated!^^

Edited April 16, 2014 by r0ckwolf

[r0ckwolf]

I would also love to know a timeframe for the block. I just started a new clan and i´m dying to upload my new awesome Clan Emblem!

 

Anyobdy know anything????

[-Kasumi-]

I was just taking a shot in the dark, it could be an IP range that your IP falls under. So if you're not directly part of the problem then you're accidentally flagged as a participant in the attack. 

 

The way a DDoS works, (to my knowledge) is you get a large group of computers infected with some sort of spyware, likely a trojan (I may be a touch off since there's a billion "malware" variety types out there). Step two is simply "spreading the love". this is where your infected computer infects other computers or devices, commonly over an unsecured network or a home network. Step three is getting the computers altogether and unified, this is called a botnet.

This botnet (which is a good number of infected devices) now receives a target command. Target command contains a targeted IP or range of IP addresses. Then each of these devices will send many "login" requests. Which causes the server to respond with "access denied". Once this is received, every member of the botnet will simultaneously send multiple requests to the server, causing the server to check the information in a database, and then spit back access denied. 

 

Doesn't sound too bad right? Wrong, the server takes time to look through the database and then spit back an access message (granted or not). But since you have many computers (hundreds or thousands) you get thousands of these requests in a small amount of time, let's say 0.1 milliseconds, and the server to query a database would take about 0.05 milliseconds per one query. Multiply this by a thousand requests in a span of 0.1 milliseconds, and the server cannot respond fast enough.

 

Does that make sense? For example if your IP is something like 128.1.1.1 and the botnet filter is set for 128.1.*.* because the attacks came from 128.1.2.3, 128.1.1.7, 128.1.64.130, etc.. that means you're flagged as a possible member of the botnet because your IP falls between those ranges.

[Otenko]

I'm having the exact same problem as the OP. I've got a platinum discount but my ip is blocked due to "too many failed login attempts."

[r0ckwolf]

I was just taking a shot in the dark, it could be an IP range that your IP falls under. So if you're not directly part of the problem then you're accidentally flagged as a participant in the attack.

The way a DDoS works, (to my knowledge) is you get a large group of computers infected with some sort of spyware, likely a trojan (I may be a touch off since there's a billion "malware" variety types out there). Step two is simply "spreading the love". this is where your infected computer infects other computers or devices, commonly over an unsecured network or a home network. Step three is getting the computers altogether and unified, this is called a botnet.

This botnet (which is a good number of infected devices) now receives a target command. Target command contains a targeted IP or range of IP addresses. Then each of these devices will send many "login" requests. Which causes the server to respond with "access denied". Once this is received, every member of the botnet will simultaneously send multiple requests to the server, causing the server to check the information in a database, and then spit back access denied.

Doesn't sound too bad right? Wrong, the server takes time to look through the database and then spit back an access message (granted or not). But since you have many computers (hundreds or thousands) you get thousands of these requests in a small amount of time, let's say 0.1 milliseconds, and the server to query a database would take about 0.05 milliseconds per one query. Multiply this by a thousand requests in a span of 0.1 milliseconds, and the server cannot respond fast enough.

Does that make sense? For example if your IP is something like 128.1.1.1 and the botnet filter is set for 128.1.*.* because the attacks came from 128.1.2.3, 128.1.1.7, 128.1.64.130, etc.. that means you're flagged as a possible member of the botnet because your IP falls between those ranges.

This makes a lot of sense,thanks a lot!^^ I did everything in my power to ensure my pc is clean and i´m pretty sure that i´m not infected. I am still curious to know how long this block will be active. It´s been over 12 hours now! Edited April 16, 2014 by r0ckwolf

[Tveoh]

Same here wish I at least knew a time frame on this. Had to use phone and its saved login just to get here. But can't even sign in for support even with me running on my 4g network

[dice]

i've got exact same problem, luckily i can still get on the forums

[-RAW-Old-Wolf]

same here Sorry, too many failed login attempts from your IP address. This IP address is temporarily blocked. Try again later

Edited April 16, 2014 by Fireskill

[JTalbayne]

Same, I had to Sign in to my PSN account just to post.. what is going on?

EDIT:O_o wait... this is my PC account.. what the hell?

Edited April 16, 2014 by JTalbayne

[MasterKT]

for sec i tho my account got hacked 

[PsychedelicSnake]

I had the same problem all of last night, and was only let back in this morning.

[r0ckwolf]

sent a request to DERebecca about this, i guess they are all hard at work atm, so it might get burried in between hundreds of pm´s she is probably recieving. But it can´t hurt to try.^^

[PsychedelicSnake]

sent a request to DERebecca about this, i guess they are all hard at work atm, so it might get burried in between hundreds of pm´s she is probably recieving. But it can´t hurt to try.^^

DEMegan responded to a thread detailing the same thing, so the issue is definitely being looked at.

[JTalbayne]

Maybe its a result of their Network being all Weird lately from the Moas Stomping their server room earlier this week?

[r0ckwolf]

DEMegan responded to a thread detailing the same thing, so the issue is definitely being looked at.

can you link the thread please, i´m dying to know how long i´ll have to wait!!

[PsychedelicSnake]

can you link the thread please, i´m dying to know how long i´ll have to wait!!

Here you go:

https://forums.warframe.com/index.php?/topic/216114-cannot-buy-platinum-ip-address-blocked/?p=2513094#entry2513094

[r0ckwolf]

Here you go:

https://forums.warframe.com/index.php?/topic/216114-cannot-buy-platinum-ip-address-blocked/?p=2513094#entry2513094

thx alot! ^^ just saw it under recent posts myself. i´m dumb sometimes! XD great that they are aware of this though. Comforting.