Rainbow 6 - DDOS/DOS FOLLOW UP

Posted: 31 Oct 2019 10:07 AM PDT

Updated: 29th October 2019

We wanted to update you on the DDoS/DoS article that was shared a few weeks ago, Click Here[rainbow6.ubisoft.com] to read up on this again.

RESULTS

The deployment and delivery of our previously communicated plan has resulted in a 93% drop in the frequency of DDoS/DoS attacks.

While this is a huge improvement, we are committed to continuing our work on strengthening the network infrastructure to prevent further attacks. We are also improving our automated monitoring that detects people initiating attacks to populate DDoS Ban Waves.

CURRENT STATUS

Below you will find updates on the status of action items outlined previously.

BAN WAVES
With the DDoS/DoS ban wave process for both PC and Console now in place, we plan to continue these in the future as needed.

Status: COMPLETE

REDUCING MATCHES PER SERVER

Status: COMPLETE

REMOVE ESCALATING ABANDON SANCTION

Status: COMPLETE

We are in the process of determining the best time to reintroduce this feature, as the DDoS attacks have lessened considerably.

NETWORK TRAFFIC MONITORING/MANAGEMENT

Status: COMPLETE

LEGAL ACTION
Cease and desists to websites and people hosting these services.

Status: ONGOING

Legal action against prominent DDoS/DoS attackers, and cheat makers.

Status: CLAIMS FILED

WORKING WITH MICROSOFT PARTNERS
Development is ongoing with our partners on the Microsoft Azure team, and we are working closely with them to develop both short and long term solutions.

Impact: This will have a substantial impact on DDoS, DoS, Soft Booting, and server stressing.

Status: IN TESTING