masterlogan2000 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 9 minutes ago, revat said: And there's also a high percentage chance that Chuck did not completely understand the explanation given him AND that he utilized some hyperbole/embellishment. Everything you said in your post is accurate, but this statement really drives the point home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_react Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 1 minute ago, bc said: Baby monitors have been used in DDOS attacks in the past. All it takes is a small bit of code on an internet-connected device that can be remotely activated. IoT (Internet of Things) devices are a goldmine for people looking to string together networks for this sort of attack. They're almost never patched. bc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Just now, rob_react said: IoT (Internet of Things) devices are a goldmine for people looking to string together networks for this sort of attack. They're almost never patched. Couldn't agree more. Between not patching and not changing the default admin/root password, it's a gold mine out there! Watch those home security cameras and smart TVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Cool Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 But what would the goal be to shut Chuck down for a couple days? Who really stands to gain anything by the attack? People don't spend that kind of time and risk to shut down a disaster of a web site like Chuck's. roach04 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoMan Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 true story: as a very young kid I ordered from chuck through the mail. I was trying to finish my Avengers run and I ordered some books and put down alternates because those were the rules. He sent the alternates which bummed me out as I needed my first choices to finish the run. I sent a letter back to him saying something like, "You Suck!" I know it was wrong but I was, like, 9 or something. He wrote back saying I was banned for life from every ordering from him. I've never ordered from his since. I should send him an amends letter. Ken Aldred and Brock 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_react Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 15 minutes ago, 1Cool said: But what would the goal be to shut Chuck down for a couple days? Who really stands to gain anything by the attack? People don't spend that kind of time and risk to shut down a disaster of a web site like Chuck's. It wouldn't take any time, just $$. You can order bandwidth from a DDOS as a service provider. People in certain online circles do it all the time. It's a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_react Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 I'm banned from ordering from Chuck. I have been for many years. I don't even know why, specifically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco37 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Banned as well (for returning an overgraded book for refund) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N e r V Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 You guys are losers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygogolak Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 bug33fouf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revat Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 1 hour ago, 1Cool said: But what would the goal be to shut Chuck down for a couple days? Who really stands to gain anything by the attack? People don't spend that kind of time and risk to shut down a disaster of a web site like Chuck's. 1. Chuck rankled the wrong dude - customer, disgruntled employee 2. Low impact target practice - there are certainly bigger better targets, but everyone starts somewhere. 3. Testing of some equipment or code or technique 4. It was all made up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_react Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Again, the person that did this is almost certainly NOT the person that put together the botnet. It could be, theoretically, but it's more likely that it's just someone who was annoyed with Chuck who had some extra $$ (10s of dollars a day? something like that) to spend and knew where to buy some bandwidth for a DDOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ygogolak Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 13 minutes ago, rob_react said: Again, the person that did this is almost certainly NOT the person that put together the botnet. It could be, theoretically, but it's more likely that it's just someone who was annoyed with Chuck who had some extra $$ (10s of dollars a day? something like that) to spend and knew where to buy some bandwidth for a DDOS. DDOS? Have you seen their website? You mine as well say beep....boop...bork....deet...you've got mail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 37 minutes ago, revat said: 1. Chuck rankled the wrong dude - customer, disgruntled employee 2. Low impact target practice - there are certainly bigger better targets, but everyone starts somewhere. 3. Testing of some equipment or code or technique 4. It was all made up. I'll take #4 for $235, Alec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 4 hours ago, Aweandlorder said: I used to get Denial Of Service from Chuck back in the 80s. Only back then it was called Out Of Stock Bwwwwwwahahahahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul © ® ⚽️💙™ Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 1 hour ago, rob_react said: I'm banned from ordering from Chuck. I have been for many years. I don't even know why, specifically. 1 hour ago, chrisco37 said: Banned as well (for returning an overgraded book for refund) I liken Chuck to a rockstar that's tripped out on acid and never been the same after it a la Syd Barrett or Brian Wilson etc. Chuck's never quite recovered from stumbling into Edgar's basement, in a cerebral sense. Quite ironic that it's called a denial of service attack, as the Chuckster has been in denial about many things for a long long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N e r V Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 7 minutes ago, Grantley Goddard said: I liken Chuck to a rockstar that's tripped out on acid and never been the same after it a la Syd Barrett or Brian Wilson etc. Chuck's never quite recovered from stumbling into Edgar's basement, in a cerebral sense. Quite ironic that it's called a denial of service attack, as the Chuckster has been in denial about many things for a long long time. Uuhhh, basement? Screw you man. I’m banning you off the planet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Maybe a ton of people were just trying to buy newsstands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Pontoon Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 2 hours ago, rob_react said: I'm banned from ordering from Chuck. I have been for many years. I don't even know why, specifically. It's probably the cut of your jib. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
