[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #17012: MASSIVE COMMENT SPAMMING AND DoS Attack

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#17012: MASSIVE COMMENT SPAMMING AND DoS Attack
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 Reporter:  bioldame491   |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  closed
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  General       |     Version:  3.1
 Severity:  normal        |  Resolution:  invalid
 Keywords:                |
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Changes (by andrewryno):

 * keywords:  needs-patch =>
 * status:  new => closed
 * resolution:   => invalid
 * severity:  blocker => normal


Comment:

 A DDoS attack will happen no matter what software is used. Unless they are
 actually accessing your WordPress install (such as the admin panel), this
 is simply an issue with a lot of requests to your server. Doesn't seem to
 be a WordPress issue.

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