What happened to Dealextreme.com?

[apex05]

I been trying to get onto Dealextreme.com for few days but site just isn't there, anyone know what's happening? I get all my cheap gaming crap from there and hope it's not gone bust.

[Darksaviour69]

the subdomains still work....


http://services.dealextreme.com/

http://wiki.dealextreme.com/

[dylandangles]

The site still works fine for me.

[wirecharge]

The normal DealExtreme web site seems to be constantly getting attacked (DDOSed) and hence is very slow or inaccessible.

The Web site is partially available via its secure site link, which is: https://www.dealextreme.com/

I have successfully ordered (on 22th June 2009) and received my items from the above HTTPS method, it's still slowish, but at least you can order your cheap PSP goodies :)

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Just noticed that one DX staff member posted this at https://www.dealextreme.com/forums/Forums.dx/Forum.-205~threadid.362530:



Subject: Regarding the latest down time of DX website
tiffany Thursday, June 11, 2009 9:11 PM

Dear Valued Customers,

As you may have all noticed that there are constant site offline in the past few days. This is because DX's website was under DDOS attack from Monday and even till now the attack is still going on.

However, our technical team have been working full time on this issue. We have managed to lock down the possible sources of this attack and taken whatever measures that are necessary to fight against this malicious attack. Although the attack is continuing, the website now has turned back to a state that most of the functions are working correctly. There are still some minor issues while visiting but in general the site is secure and especially the orders can be made without problems. The processing of your orders and CSE tickets are not affected.

DX always values each of its customers as the most important resource. The attack is an open defiance against all the customers' interest. Therefore this behavior must be seriously condemned. Our technical team will continue to fight against this attack and try every possible means to overcome this difficulty. Your understanding is highly appreciated.

Best regards,
DX team