# 2018/04/26 - Mass Disconnect Due To DDoS Attack **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** unscheduled-downtime, official\ **Created:** [April 26, 2018, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277 "2018-04-26T15:56:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 50
**Author:** ![Lasairiona\_Raske](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/lasairiona_raske/32/467893_2.png) [@Lasairiona\_Raske](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Lasairiona_Raske)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/994 "2018-04-26T19:45:59Z")
I’m having the same issue. ---
**Author:** ![apparentlyim\_superfamous](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/apparentlyim_superfamous/32/65205_2.png) [@apparentlyim\_superfamous](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/apparentlyim_superfamous)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/995 "2018-04-26T20:11:46Z")
Solved for me : Cleared DNS cache and restarted a few times and now it works. ---
**Author:** ![Vortexo\_VonBrenner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/vortexo_vonbrenner/32/64874_2.png) [@Vortexo\_VonBrenner](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Vortexo_VonBrenner)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 10:41pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/996 "2018-04-26T22:41:25Z")
> [@Socket Closed - Solution (Works for most)](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/socket-closed-solution-works-for-most/72493): > > Start client Login press escape Click Rest settings tab and press button clear cashe restart computer and login. worked for me and others. EDIT: Now come buy my stuffs. ---
**Author:** ![Lola\_Munijugs](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/lola_munijugs/32/381372_2.png) [@Lola\_Munijugs](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Lola_Munijugs)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/997 "2018-04-26T23:05:31Z")
same here, one system works, another doesn’t… odd ---
**Author:** ![Imustbecomfused](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/imustbecomfused/32/140896_2.png) [@Imustbecomfused](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Imustbecomfused)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/998 "2018-04-26T23:05:48Z")
can you use a vpn and play Eve Online? I know bf4 wont let me lol… I like bf4. lets me hack so easily … 😛 TY DICE! ---
**Author:** ![Nana\_Skalski](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/nana_skalski/32/489985_2.png) [@Nana\_Skalski](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Nana_Skalski)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/999 "2018-04-26T23:06:52Z")
What is “Operation Conscious interruption”? 🤔 I am seeing that ad in launcher. ---
**Author:** ![yfocon1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/yfocon1/32/451028_2.png) [@yfocon1](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/yfocon1)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/1000 "2018-04-26T23:08:17Z")
ticket envoyé essayé de nouveau sans succes ---
**Author:** ![Imustbecomfused](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/imustbecomfused/32/140896_2.png) [@Imustbecomfused](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Imustbecomfused)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/1001 "2018-04-26T23:10:37Z")
> **[Operation Permafrost | EVE Online](https://www.eveonline.com/live-event#utm_source=Launcher&utm_medium=Banner&utm_campaign=COE&origin=launcher)** > > Join the all new Operation Permafrost event and investigate the mysterious Ice Dwarf planet! “Operation: Conscious Interruption celebrates 15 years of Capsuleers in New Eden, while at the same time requiring you to defend against The Drifter threat! Engage in a variety of play types intended for all levels of Capsuleer by defending SOCT facilities from attacking Drifters and get the exclusive XV Anniversary SKIN that drops during the event.” ---
**Author:** ![Imustbecomfused](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/imustbecomfused/32/140896_2.png) [@Imustbecomfused](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Imustbecomfused)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:12pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/1002 "2018-04-26T23:12:52Z")
unrelated: but this gave me an idea, where like ccp was playing the drifters… and the customers, we’re playing normal capsulers or the new triv guys… lol that would be some interesting game play, game design. ---
**Author:** ![kranist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/kranist/32/68339_2.png) [@kranist](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/kranist)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:14pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/1003 "2018-04-26T23:14:53Z")
Does not work. Now stop insulting people’s intelligence. ---
**Author:** ![SteMoS2\_Lazair](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/stemos2_lazair/32/421195_2.png) [@SteMoS2\_Lazair](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/SteMoS2_Lazair)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/1004 "2018-04-26T23:16:29Z")
Is that the load escape clear cache and reboot idea.? Did not work for me either… ---
**Author:** ![Imustbecomfused](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/imustbecomfused/32/140896_2.png) [@Imustbecomfused](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Imustbecomfused)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/1005 "2018-04-26T23:17:00Z")
i think he is just trying to help, ---
**Author:** ![Imustbecomfused](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/imustbecomfused/32/140896_2.png) [@Imustbecomfused](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Imustbecomfused)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/1006 "2018-04-26T23:17:28Z")
look, i didnt do anything… but wait… and got a dl file then it worked… ---
**Author:** ![Lellulah\_Eshnayim](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/lellulah_eshnayim/32/183657_2.png) [@Lellulah\_Eshnayim](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Lellulah_Eshnayim)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/1007 "2018-04-26T23:17:57Z")
Yeah, cleared DNS cache, EVE cache, restarted client, rebooted, reloaded client…nothing…socket closed ---
**Author:** ![XP1\_STARZ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/xp1_starz/32/69119_2.png) [@XP1\_STARZ](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/XP1_STARZ)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/1008 "2018-04-26T23:18:03Z")
I just got a reply GM Sultan (EVE Online) Apr 26, 22:46 UTC Hi there, GM Sultan here, Thank you for contacting EVE Player Experience! At the moment, we are experiencing technical problems with the server, which probably is the cause of your problem. Our developers are actively investigating this situation, and we hope for an early resolution. Thank you for your patience. Best Regards, GM Sultan CCP Player Experience | EVE Online | EVE Valkyrie ---
**Author:** ![SteMoS2\_Lazair](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/stemos2_lazair/32/421195_2.png) [@SteMoS2\_Lazair](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/SteMoS2_Lazair)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/1009 "2018-04-26T23:18:43Z")
I know so I gave it a go. I am currently verifying downloaded files and cache it has 21 corrupt files up to now… ---
**Author:** ![Imustbecomfused](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/imustbecomfused/32/140896_2.png) [@Imustbecomfused](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Imustbecomfused)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/1010 "2018-04-26T23:19:02Z")
yea like they made a post about it here or there or somewhere… ya know. go figure it wouldnt work when they just had a ddos attack. and then publicly informed us about it. lol ---
**Author:** ![SteMoS2\_Lazair](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/stemos2_lazair/32/421195_2.png) [@SteMoS2\_Lazair](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/SteMoS2_Lazair)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/1011 "2018-04-26T23:19:53Z")
yeh not to bright an ide to tell… ---
**Author:** ![Nana\_Skalski](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/nana_skalski/32/489985_2.png) [@Nana\_Skalski](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Nana_Skalski)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/1012 "2018-04-26T23:21:15Z")
Whew, I thought someone took over the launcher and is distributing a malware thru ads now. What a coincidence with this operation Title. 🤔 /checks tinfoil cap placement on her head ---
**Author:** ![Lellulah\_Eshnayim](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/lellulah_eshnayim/32/183657_2.png) [@Lellulah\_Eshnayim](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Lellulah_Eshnayim)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277/1013 "2018-04-26T23:21:36Z")
any of you guys play around with the precursor stuff on singularity? [Previous page](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277.md?page=49) [Next page](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/2018-04-26-mass-disconnect-due-to-ddos-attack/72277.md?page=51)