Do people DDoS in League of Legends?

Riot Games’ League of Legends tech lead Brian Bossé revealed on Twitter this evening that Riot had been hit by a DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) attack. Clash mode allows players to form five-person teams and take part in casual online cups in a bid to earn in-game goodies.

How do I protect AWS DDoS attacks?

Managed DDoS protection All AWS customers benefit from the automatic protections of AWS Shield Standard, at no additional charge. AWS Shield Standard defends against most common, frequently occurring network and transport layer DDoS attacks that target your web site or applications.

How does DDoS work in LoL?

DDoS attacks tend to start slow with minor latency issues, and then gradually get worse to a point where you are unable to access any outside resources, not just League of Legends. For example, you will begin to disconnect and reconnect to a program until eventually you won’t be able to connect at all.

Is League of Legends peer to peer?

While playing the netcode of LoL (or any other game for what i know) doesn’t work as a P2P network, there’s a host and a group of clients. Usually you never exchange datas with other players, because if the netcode should rely on that, it would be easier to hack the game.

How can DDoS be mitigated?

DDoS mitigation refers to the process of successfully protecting a targeted server or network from a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. By utilizing specially designed network equipment or a cloud-based protection service, a targeted victim is able to mitigate the incoming threat.

What servers does Riot Games use?

Using Cisco’s UCS B-Series Blade Servers, C-Series Rack Servers,and Nexus 9000 Series Switches, Riot Games will establish a common infrastructure footprint across the 12 RBCs including virtualization, storage, and computing to deliver improved performance with reduced latency for regional professional gameplay.

Does League of Legends need a reliable network?

“As a sport completely reliant on technology, it is essential that League of Legends runs on a trusted and reliable network,” said Scott Adametz, Esports Tech Lead at Riot Games.

What is the Cisco-Riot Games partnership?

“Our partnership with Riot Games brings together the leaders in esports and networking to offer the best possible connected experience for the players and millions of fans around the world,” said Brian Eaton, Director of Global Sports Marketing at Cisco.

How does a DDoS attack work in League of Legends?

It’s pretty tricky for an attack to target the player, so most of the time the attack is directed at the server, rather than the individual. DDoS attacks tend to start slow with minor latency issues, and then gradually get worse to a point where you are unable to access any outside resources, not just League of Legends.