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Cyberattackers spoil World of Warcraft: Legion launch with DDoS attack

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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World of Warcraft’s big day is coming under fire.

Blizzard has noted on Twitter and in its Battle.net client that it is suffering a denial-of-service (DDoS) attack which is causing high latency and disconnection in its games. This includes World of Warcraft, which just had its Legion expansion launch today. The attack was likely timed to coincide with that release.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.