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PPDB was hacked and down/ BACK ON-LINE now
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| plakkernl |
Posted on 23-09-2010 17:09
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First my apologies of posting this here, but it might be usefull since I know that a lot of PCM Daily-users also enjoy the work at the PPDB-site, where we announced a release of an expanded 2010 version last night.
Minutes after that release the site has been hacked, and more worse: destroyed. Technicians at our provider couldn't help me today, it seems they ruined the forum in a way that also backups will not be accepted. According to the technician the hackers left all datapackages alone, but destroyed all connections between them. Like taking the cement away between the bricks, so it all fell apart and nobody will ever be able to build it up the way it was. Again, according to that technician.
Our wizzkid is on holiday and not expected back within a week or so, that same technician gave a 10% chance that he might have stored some original coding somewhere that could save the history of PPDB.
I'm very sorry for the ones who waited for the release, and moreover for all the ones who enjoyed the communtty through the years to play the game, to chat, talk and even meet and make friends in person.
On top of the bill my account at FileFront, where I placed the new release, seems to be gone as well. In each case I don't have access at the moment, so I can't even provide you with the two links of our latest (and sad, but probably last) work.
For me it all ends here. Sorry for using this forum for this message, my own died yesterdaynight.
Edited by plakkernl on 22-10-2010 16:11
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| jph27 |
Posted on 23-09-2010 17:17
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Plakker, this is terrible. Is there anything anyone can do to help? |
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| plakkernl |
Posted on 23-09-2010 17:19
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I found the 2 links of yesterday's update/release, at least that's something.
https://www.filefr...art-1.rar/
https://www.filefr...art-2.rar/
Furthermore, my hands are tied. There is absolutely nothing I can do.
btw: the links only work if you installed the previous PPDB packages for PCM2010
edit:
Anyway...
An improvement for the released update is this database:
https://www.filefr...
(takes care of the annoying problem that 1.2 and 2.2 races never letted you in when you tried to subscribe)
Edited by plakkernl on 23-09-2010 22:53
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 23-09-2010 17:20
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A sad, sad day. I'm really sorry for you Plakker, we all know the work and love you poured into that forum and those databases. I greatly hope that it can be saved.
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| jph27 |
Posted on 23-09-2010 17:21
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We could get people to upload the earlier files, so there's something left.  |
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| fenian_1234 |
Posted on 23-09-2010 17:22
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What kind of person would do that and for what reason? It defies belief...
That 10% chance gives me hope - after all you've done and been through over the last few years Plakker I don't see you letting f'ckwits like these hackers get the better of you - no matter how you may be feeling at the minute.
If I can do anything to help at any stage, let me know. |
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 23-09-2010 17:25
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Yes, I extend an offer of any help I can.
Although it does make you wonder if someone in the pcm community would sabotage this.
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Posted on 24-11-2024 17:06
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| tonymcf |
Posted on 23-09-2010 17:25
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Saw your tweets earlier maestro and expressed my disgust. The work you've put in over the years has been immense and all it took was little rat with nothing better to do, to destroy it. |
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| ruben |
Posted on 23-09-2010 17:34
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fucking morons. if you find out anything about where the attack from I'm going to give them a piece of my pc hacking skills... :evil:
I did learn a few tricks the past 4 years :twisted;
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| T-Photon |
Posted on 23-09-2010 17:48
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@Ruben: attacking the hackers would not bring the site back.
That said I'm sorry the site is gone even though I't wont affect me one bit after my ban years ago  |
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| EintrachtFan |
Posted on 23-09-2010 18:12
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That is the worst thing that happened in PCM-History!
I wouldn't say these hackers were some from any PCM-Community, but some bas*ards who pick out random, often visited forums and hack them. It's a shame and those guys are complete idiots with small or nonexistent genitals. |
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 23-09-2010 18:19
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This is a really sad day. I am also willing to help in anyway, with my limited computer knowledge. But I have a feeling this hacker, was someone that was upset with plakker/PPDB for what I don't know.
This is a tragic day.
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| roturn |
Posted on 23-09-2010 18:23
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This is absolutely stupid. Why is anybody hacking those sites. All the great work...
Damn hackers. |
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 23-09-2010 18:24
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EintrachtFan wrote:
That is the worst thing that happened in PCM-History!
I wouldn't say these hackers were some from any PCM-Community, but some bas*ards who pick out random, often visited forums and hack them. It's a shame and those guys are complete idiots with small or nonexistent genitals.
Definately non-existant.
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| jph27 |
Posted on 23-09-2010 18:26
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So, what do we do now? |
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| JustinWK |
Posted on 23-09-2010 18:36
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Damn what a pathetic action...didn't check the forum the past few days since I was busy with my study. But this news really saddens me, especially cause you put so much blood sweat and tears into the forum over the past years. I hope it'll all turn out fine altough it doesnt look good.
Dwight K. Schrute: 'I'm not a hero. Im just a mere defender of the office. You know who is a hero? Hiro from Heroes. That's a hero. And Bono'.
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| Fus87 |
Posted on 23-09-2010 18:38
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I was wondering what was up with the site, and now I read this.
Sucks major donkey dick (sorry for the language).
I'll also put my hope on the wizzkid, and on Plakker's well-known stubbornness.
If that doesn't work out - well. Thanks for some awesome DBs, for a great community and a great time. |
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| Roman |
Posted on 23-09-2010 18:43
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Holy s... Who can do anything like this? These guys are complete idiots without any intellect. Complete morons.
I'm with you, plakker. I would like to help you, but probably I can't.
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| 0buKKaKe |
Posted on 23-09-2010 18:44
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my first thought: "this cant be happening", came home from work, looking forward to new PPDB to download and try today and well the database came out, but at what cost ... words cant describe this terrible feeling inside me, am sorry for you plakker and us the community around ppdb forum. i was there almost 5yrs enjoying the masterpieces in case of PPDB 06 and even greatest PPDB 07 (still best ever built db), spent many nights and days enjoing great careers. you and others made pcm complete new game, best ive evert played and yes i can say it is more than a game for me. changed my life in many ways, in short i was playing pcm 05, than i started to watch on tv, than i started to cycle in real life. and you are the one who was part of this change for sure. remember many hours spent with my mates over lan with your db and awesome unique stat matrix that only ppdb always has. this is a real sad day and i understand fully that after this ***** that some sick**** was capable to do, you are thinking of quit. some **** destroyed yrs of hard work and joy and also bad times and troubles with "cya logic" when you try to get the best from this game and this must be hard times for you now ... even im trying so hard, i cant find the right words to tell you how sad and how sorry am i. hold on mate  |
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| davidd |
Posted on 23-09-2010 18:48
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What a very sad news :-(
I saw yesterdayevening that your site was unvailable, but i didn't expect this. You give us the last years beautiful DB's and now happened this.
I understand that you're pissed, but I hope that in a few days you'll find enough energy to strike back.
You made me curious with all your work for an ultimate giant 2011 db. You're child is stolen, and i don't think you let it go this way...
If I/we can do something, we're ready for you. |
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