By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. Close

Forums - Gaming - Xbox Live Down; Greyhat Hackers Claim Responsibility

Ruler on 13 April 2015

 

Xbox Live Down; Greyhat Hackers Claim Responsibility

http://www.paradiger.com/xbox-live-down-greyhat-hackers-claim-responsibility/

VERION APRIL 13, 2015 4 COMMENTS 1376 VIEWS NEWS, XBOX 360, XBOX ONE

 

It appears the Xbox live services are down once again. Users on reddit are complaining that servers are down in most of the countries.

 

Microsoft has updated their Xbox Live status page, indicating that most services are currently experiencing issues. This applies to both the Xbox One and Xbox 360. All services are now limited.

A temporary solution from Reddit User N0xM3RCY“:

I found a solution. Let me preface this by saying the reason Xbox Live is down is because of script-kiddies, so this wont let you play online multiplayer but it will let you use twitch/netflix/etc. If you aren't signed in, go to Settings>Network and click the "Go Offline" button. This will let you play games offline. Sign in. Then go back to Settings>Network and click "Go Online". Now you are signed and like I said can watch Netflix/Twitch/Etc. EDIT: Apparently you cant watch netflix, youtube or amazon. But if your like me and like to watch twitch on your xbox this method would work.

 

If recent tweets from greyhat hackergroup TeamBudyBear are to be believed, they have rooted the main xbox live DNS using NTP floods via Layer 7 attacks. The group states that services will be back running 12:00 RTS

 

 

Apparently the hacker group is trying to make a statement by hacking Xbox Live:

 

Microsoft hasn’t confirmed whether Xbox Live has been hacked or not. We have contacted Microsoft to clarify whether they have been hacked. It wouldn’t be the first time Microsoft got hacked – last year notorious hacker group The Lizard Squad brought down both the Sony and Microsoft networks.

 



Around the Network
Barkley on 13 April 2015

Sigh......



estebxx on 13 April 2015

i hate this "hackers"...



Redgrave on 13 April 2015

I really don't get why people do this. If you've got the ability to hack into shit then why waste it on stopping kids from playing FIFA?



Spade on 13 April 2015

Works for me on One. These hackers are real cool though. I want to grow up to be one.



https://www.trueachievements.com/gamercards/SliferCynDelta.png%5B/IMG%5D">https://www.trueachievements.com/gamer/SliferCynDelta"><img src="https://www.trueachievements.com/gamercards/SliferCynDelta.png

Around the Network
The Fury on 13 April 2015
Redgrave said:
I really don't get why people do this. If you've got the ability to hack into shit then why waste it on stopping kids from playing FIFA?

They are either script kiddies or black hats who actually want to take information, even then they are usually under the age of 20 and virgins, highly doubt anyone hacking Xbox is a actual Grey hat though. White hats do hack the right people.

Pretty sure hackers could cripple terrorist organisations online activities withing a few days if they worked together.

 

https://downdetector.com/status/xbox-live



Hmm, pie.

LudicrousSpeed on 13 April 2015

Just got off Evolve after a two or so hour session. Didn't affect me.



torok on 13 April 2015

I think it's time for the combined effort against DDOS attacks that Sony, MS and Nintendo were talking about some months ago. Consumers from all companies are being affected by these attacks and they are pretty constant nowadays.



Bet with jetforcejiminy: PS4 will pass the Wii lifetime numbers.

Insidb on 13 April 2015

It's Christmas!?



Jizz_Beard_thePirate on 13 April 2015

"TeamBudyBear"

Team Lizard's cousin?



                  

PC Specs: CPU: 7800X3D || GPU: Strix 4090 || RAM: 32GB DDR5 6000 || Main SSD: WD 2TB SN850