LCK hit by DDoS attacks again
The LCK was again affected by DDoS attacks. The specific extent of the damage and the response have not been confirmed.
Key facts
- Affected organisation
- LCK
- Incident type
- DDoS
- Occurred / detected
- Not confirmed
- Scale of damage
- Not confirmed
- Cause / method
- DDoS attack
- Location
- South Korea
Timeline
- DDoS attacks once again plagued the LCK.
1 related reports
Other incidents at LCK
DDoS attacks delay and halt LCK matches
Impact: Server paralysis and match delays and suspensions
The League of Legends Champions Korea was hit by DDoS attacks that paralysed its servers, delaying or halting matches. Fans expressed concern about the league's management and the possibility of recurrence, and T1's Lee Sang-hyeok expressed regret that fans could not properly enjoy the matches.
Related reports: 8 · last report →DDoS attacks halt LCK matches and disrupt broadcasts
Impact: Match delays and suspensions, and disrupted live broadcasts
In February 2024, DDoS attacks disrupted player connections and broadcasts in the LCK, causing matches to be delayed or suspended. The league responded with private pre-recorded broadcasts and matches behind closed doors, and in March it introduced offline game servers at LoL Park to bring the league back to normal.
Related reports: 18 · last report →
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