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Part of me, thinks that their systems were attacked, but being into security, I've though a lot about how to attack a large computer system like this. Since ser
by timthelion 10y ago
Part of me, thinks that their systems were attacked, but being into security, I've though a lot about how to attack a large computer system like this. Since server failiures are so common, the system should be able to handle N failiures before anything bad happens. If this was an attack, I guess the attacker must have found a flaw that allowed them to instantly compromise any server. But it actually seems more likely that this was caused, merely, by incompetence.
If the attack was possible, than it was just as likely, if not more, that Delta managed to merely shoot itself in the foot.
- LaSombra 10y agoI tend to think it might have been a software/hardware update failure of some kind.
- abhianet 10y ago"Never attribute to attacks that which is adequately explained by bugs."
- nradov 10y agoIt's like how some of my relatives immediately suspect a "virus" whenever they suffer any sort of computer failure. Nope, no malware, just typical buggy software.
- spyrosg 10y agoI'm one of the lucky people who have to wait. The airport personnel tells us it's the system that prints out weather information that's out. Not sure why one would want to attack that.
- phil21 10y agoConsidering check-in and reservation status in general appears to be down I'm guessing this outage is relatively widespread. Assuming what you've heard is correct this seems to span multiple Delta systems.
- ethbro 10y agoIf it is power issues and some bit of infrastructure deep in the back end took a nosedive, wouldn't be surprised if it effects multiple front end systems.
- snuxoll 10y agoConsidering it's an airline, it's likely either a IBM i or a IBM Z System where they track everything relating to their flights (schedules, reservations, checked luggage, etc). A lot of companies (mine included) seem to thing these devices are high-availability giants and never test what happens should they go down. I know if ours ever took a dump we would be in some big trouble (though we could function for at least 24 hours).
- rasz_pl 10y agoI am having a strong Deja Vu right now. I remember EXACTLY the same scenario happening a ~year ago. Hmmm http://qz.com/417617/every-united-airlines-flight-was-grounded-this-morning-in-the-us/ http://qz.com/417617/every-united-airlines-flight-was-ground... and again http://www.pcworld.com/article/2945552/united-airlines-flights-grounded-by-network-connectivity-issues.html http://www.pcworld.com/article/2945552/united-airlines-fligh... and again http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/05/29/computer-system-shuts-down-at-jfk-terminal-7-passengers-say-airline-staff-handwriting-boarding-passes/ http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/05/29/computer-system-shuts...
- vetler 10y ago> Not sure why one would want to attack that. Well, that would make it less obvious. 1. Take a short-position on Delta on the stock exchange 2. Sabotage a piece of infrastructure that's important to operations 3. ??? 4. Profit! :)
- peter303 10y agoAttack the power systems which security overlooks. Sounds like this case.