SkyBook Is currently having Distributed Denial of Service attacks

**Bluehorseshoe** · 10-05-08, 11:12 AM

The mirror site just kicked in for me.

Thanks Dan.

**bigboydan** · 10-05-08, 11:15 AM

Not a problem sir. Which mirror site is currently working for you?

**Bluehorseshoe** · 10-05-08, 11:17 AM

http://www2.skybook.com

**bigboydan** · 10-05-08, 11:21 AM

Thank you sir.

FWIW: In case the current mirror sites aren't working for everyone, they have asked me to pass along to everyone that if you call them and provide your account number they will provide you with a temp mirror site they will just have available for today.

**Mudcat** · 10-05-08, 12:14 PM

Here's an idea for scumbucket ddos attackers: get a fvcking job.

**jjgold** · 10-05-08, 12:22 PM

Good idea to have all your phone numbers to the books you play at so your prepared if you need to get some plays in.

**HeeeHAWWWW** · 10-05-08, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by Mudcat

Here's an idea for scumbucket ddos attackers: get a fvcking job.

Problem there is the DDos probably brings in so much income that any job wouldn't match it. Apparently a large number of ddos victims just pay up, because it costs so much to be offline.

**katstale** · 10-05-08, 01:41 PM

Seems Sky is always under these kinds of attacks.

I have a theory--mind you its just a theory.

Maybe this is being done by some angry canadians who just can't seem to get through to Skybook that they should offer Moneybookers??!!

Now on the oft chance my theory is correct--Skybook should just go ahead and add it just in case.

**Bluehorseshoe** · 10-05-08, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by katstale

Seems Sky is always under these kinds of attacks.

I have a theory--mind you its just a theory.

Maybe this is being done by some angry canadians who just can't seem to get through to Skybook that they should offer Moneybookers??!!

Now on the oft chance my theory is correct--Skybook should just go ahead and add it just in case.

That's not a really good theory.

**Mudcat** · 10-05-08, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by HeeeHAWWWW

Problem there is the DDos probably brings in so much income that any job wouldn't match it. Apparently a large number of ddos victims just pay up, because it costs so much to be offline.

I guess so. I still advocate getting a real job over making this kind of living just on principle, but I understand what you're saying.

I have wondered about how it works and how effective it is. I don't know where to get that kind of information. I also don't know what exactly it takes to fight these attacks. I know some books have successfully stood up to them.

If a sportsbook paid the extortion money, wouldn't they just be painting an EASY TARGET sign on themselves and inviting more attacks? It seems like they would be making victims of themselves forever. I don't doubt the extortionists promise to leave them alone if they pay but how much would their word be worth? How many different groups are doing this stuff.

I don't know.

**RogueJuror** · 10-05-08, 03:45 PM

Good money in DoS attacks. Asian casino-only sites are the most vulnerable of them.

**Cloak & Dagger** · 10-05-08, 03:59 PM

all 3 mirror sites down

first time ive seen this from them where you couldnt access

**Cloak & Dagger** · 10-05-08, 04:03 PM

www2 back up

only down 10 mins

not bad for what they are going through

**RealSlimShady** · 10-05-08, 04:06 PM

Skybook has had these problems off and on in the last few weeks.

**Mudcat** · 10-06-08, 02:24 PM

I just tried Skybook.com and it is down. Is this still from the same ddos situation or just some new temporary thing?

**bigboydan** · 10-06-08, 03:56 PM

This mirror site is currently working for me Mudcat.

http://www2.skybook.com

**Cloak & Dagger** · 10-06-08, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by bigboydan

This mirror site is currently working for me Mudcat.

http://www2.skybook.com

for the first time I cant access the site via that mirror

whats funny about it though if I go to it through a proxy it loads up

**compaqDikk** · 10-06-08, 04:18 PM

CD do they charge $75 on moneyGram w/ds?

**Cloak & Dagger** · 10-06-08, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by compaqDikk

CD do they charge $75 on moneyGram w/ds?

nah

like $20

**Cloak & Dagger** · 10-06-08, 04:22 PM

well according to skybook...its a regional thing as my region cannot access the sites just yet as they are only up like 85% at this time

if not ill just call in I guess

**moonbeam** · 10-06-08, 04:24 PM

A Denial of Service attack must be the reason to void or change all bets

**Cloak & Dagger** · 10-06-08, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by moonbeam

A Denial of Service attack must be the reason to void or change all bets

they are still taking bets over the phone

this isnt a low budget operation like CW

they have been around since 1996 and never stiffed anyone

**Cloak & Dagger** · 10-07-08, 01:05 AM

well....I havent been able to access any of the mirror sites all day

it has to do with my ip range im assuming because like I stated before behind a proxy I can access the www2 mirror no problem

and other people said they can access the www2 as well...I tried everything to get a different ip...even called comcast...cant change it...not even the range

I called skybook and asked them if I could use the proxy website to access them and they said keep trying through my isp ip as they dont want me to use the proxy...they even took a few bets of mine over the phone tonight

anyhow...ill try again tomorrow...they said they arent near 100% yet when I called in...if it helps my ip range is 24.10.10.100 comcast

anyone else still not able to access the mirror site?...and if so...what is your ip range???

**Cloak & Dagger** · 10-07-08, 01:28 PM

STILL cannot access either of the 3 mirror sites

or

the main site...using my ip

but I can access and login through a proxy site

what gives>???

**Bluehorseshoe** · 10-07-08, 01:32 PM

I have no problems going through www2.

Clear your cache. See if that helps.

**Cloak & Dagger** · 10-07-08, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by Bluehorseshoe

I have no problems going through www2.

Clear your cache. See if that helps.

man TRUST ME

im somewhat savvy when it comes to computers

cleared cache...temp files...cookies

you name it

even tried to spoof the mac address of my network card AND my PC so when I powered down the modem it would request and new ip

but it seems comcast has me locked on a dynamic ip and NOTHING and I mean NOTHING can make it change

Ive tried everything....and as Ive stated...I can access the site through a proxy...the only way I can change my ip

seems like someone succeeded in what they set out to do....because whoever is in my ip range...is being censored from the site

**Cloak & Dagger** · 10-07-08, 01:52 PM

man I tell ya

I like this book...they pay...and pay fast

but if they dont correct this soon

Im out

**Cloak & Dagger** · 10-07-08, 02:13 PM

well

I called in

and the cs rep said it was OK to access the site from a different ip (proxy) other than mine

I didnt think they gave permission for people to do that

skybook makes me happy yet again

**moonbeam** · 10-09-08, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by Cloak & Dagger

skybook makes me happy yet again

I admire you

**Bluehorseshoe** · 10-16-08, 08:46 AM

Down again.

How are they the only book going through this at this rate?

**shipitkthx** · 10-17-08, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by Bluehorseshoe

Down again.

How are they the only book going through this at this rate?

I'm gonna guess because the other books either pay up ransom or have better tech guys while sky is refusing to pay and their tech guys aren't as good. (Complete guess with no evidence)

**Joe6Pack** · 10-17-08, 11:38 AM

This book gets attacked more than Jodie Foster in the Accused. It's a joke