1506 (Fri, Jul 19) FICS was compromised.
The FICS Chess Server was compromised on July 18, 2013, and it had to be shut
down. Until it can be repaired, this temporary copy of FICS will be available
for use. Please keep in mind that no activity (games, ratings, messages, etc.)
from this temporary server will be transferred back to the real FICS, once it
has been brought back online. We don't have an expected date for the return of
the real FICS, but most likely it won't be before Friday, July 26, 2013. Note
also that the FICS email systems (support, abuse, etc.) will not be working
until FICS resumes normal operation.
Posted by mattuc.
1507 (Wed, Jul 24) Progress update
Thank you all for your patience as we get things sorted out to bring us back
online as soon as possible. As you are aware, we were hacked on July 18, 2013.
We suffered severe damage. We are working hard on repairing all the damage and
making progress. In the midst of doing this, we received word from layer42,
where the main server has been stored, that they would be closing down the
service that we use. We are using a new service on a trial run for now and will
determine if it is an appropriate long term
solution.
Posted by Chessty.
1509 (Wed, Jul 24) Progress update continued:
Currently, the new server is running but restricted to staff only. All
ratings changes that were made have been restored, and best ratings reset for
the affected accounts. We are hoping to be able to open the server up to our
members by the end of the week. The bots and mailing systems might not be up
yet, but you will be able to log in and play games again. I will keep you posted
as we continue to make progress. -Chessty
Posted by Chessty.
The FICS Chess Server was compromised on July 18, 2013, and it had to be shut
down. Until it can be repaired, this temporary copy of FICS will be available
for use. Please keep in mind that no activity (games, ratings, messages, etc.)
from this temporary server will be transferred back to the real FICS, once it
has been brought back online. We don't have an expected date for the return of
the real FICS, but most likely it won't be before Friday, July 26, 2013. Note
also that the FICS email systems (support, abuse, etc.) will not be working
until FICS resumes normal operation.
Posted by mattuc.
1507 (Wed, Jul 24) Progress update
Thank you all for your patience as we get things sorted out to bring us back
online as soon as possible. As you are aware, we were hacked on July 18, 2013.
We suffered severe damage. We are working hard on repairing all the damage and
making progress. In the midst of doing this, we received word from layer42,
where the main server has been stored, that they would be closing down the
service that we use. We are using a new service on a trial run for now and will
determine if it is an appropriate long term
solution.
Posted by Chessty.
1509 (Wed, Jul 24) Progress update continued:
Currently, the new server is running but restricted to staff only. All
ratings changes that were made have been restored, and best ratings reset for
the affected accounts. We are hoping to be able to open the server up to our
members by the end of the week. The bots and mailing systems might not be up
yet, but you will be able to log in and play games again. I will keep you posted
as we continue to make progress. -Chessty
Posted by Chessty.