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Retired_Member
Feb 10, 2016
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Multiple DDoS Attacks + Internet Freezing Every 30 Seconds

I am getting anywhere from 3-10 ddos attacks per day, multiple of them coming from the same IP, and it's happening every day, and it's really annoying. I've tried installing some free VPNs and DDoS p...
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  • ElaineM's avatar
    ElaineM
    Feb 23, 2016

    Are you running wired or wireless?

    If you bypass the router, will you get the same ping spikes?

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Retired_Member
Feb 22, 2016

I did that a few weeks ago, and it didn't help, but I deleted my old skype and started off with a fresh one without so many contacts. I'm only getting one DDoS every 2-3 days which is a lot better, especially since they strike when I'm not using my PC, but that issue is done. But I'm still getting really bad ping spikes, and they're even worse than before.

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ElaineM
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Feb 23, 2016

Are you running wired or wireless?

If you bypass the router, will you get the same ping spikes?

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    Retired_Member
    Feb 26, 2016

    Running wireless, and ethernet has not helped.

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      ElaineM
      NETGEAR Employee Retired
      Feb 26, 2016

      If the router is out of the picture will you get the same ping spikes?

      What's the brand of the modem?

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        Retired_Member
        Mar 03, 2016

        Yes, I do. The brand is Arris.