WHAT HAPPENED?
The campus network is currently experiencing issues.


WHEN DID IT HAPPEN?
Beginning at approximately 4:35 PM, Wednesday, December 19, 2012.


WHY DID IT HAPPEN?
OIT is currently investigating.


WHO WAS AFFECTED?
Some on-campus users may see problems reaching off-campus websites and/or application issues.


WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?
No user action is required.


HAS THE PROBLEM BEEN RESOLVED?
No. The issue is currently being investigated.


WHO SHOULD YOU CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS?
The OIT Technology Support Center (404-894-7173, support@oit.gatech.edu) or the TSO Help Desk (CCB 148, 404-894-7065, helpdesk@cc.gatech.edu).


UPDATE:
OIT traced the cause to a DDOS attack.  They blocked the traffic, and network services were returned to normal by 6:20 PM, December 19.

Owner of Alert
TSO