Hit Offline

The Denial-of-Service attack is focused at a specific IP addresse. Change it, and the attack no longer affects you.



0) Go on a computer to www.ipchicken.com and record the current external IP addresse.

1) turn off the Xbox and unplug the power supply cord from the back of the Xbox then

2) unplug power from the router (Some folks have a combination modem-router AKA 'gateway' or only use a modem with no router. If either, skip steps 3 & 6).

3) unplug power from the modem.

4) Wait at least 5 minutes then replug the modem/gateway power.

5) Wait 'til the light on the front of the modem/gateway which says BROADBAND, ONLINE, READY, CABLE or DSL is on solid (not flashing), then plug in the router. If you have a gateway instead of a modem and router or a modem with no router, then when that
light says it's ready, skip to step 7.

6) Wait until the WiFi light on the router is on; you may or may not use WiFi, but it's still a good indicator your router is finished booting up.

7) Plug in and turn on the Xbox.

8) Go back to computer to
www.ipchicken.com and compare the external IP addresse. If it did not change, contact your ISP and ask them for help in changing it.

Hey there Solo. First off, please do not name and shame on the forums. I would use
This Thread for tips on how to deal with harrassment. Next up, it sounds like a DDoS to me. So take a look at this
FAQ. ^_^

On the console you can report any user you want.

Hi,

It's good that you've already blocked, muted, and avoided the person (you may also want to file a complaint against them for system tampering), but the issue is that this isn't something that's going on via Microsoft's servers.

In order to stop a DDoS successfully you need to contact your Internet Service Provider so they can give you a new IP Address. The reason this person is still able to kick you offline is because you're still on the same IP Address and they are able to continue
to send large amounts of data to your connection to overwhelm your router/modem which in turn kicks you offline for a short period of time.

I'm not sure if you've read this FAQ (Step 3) written by another fellow Ambassador, but it's worth the read, tells you the tell tale signs of
a DDoS and how to stop it from happening.

Please send a report to the Xbox live enforcement team by viewing the persons profile, select file complaint, and file the report for system tampering. If not, and you want immediate action, get reliable proof of this individual hitting you offline, and
bring it to the FBI cyber crime unit here ---->
www.ic3.gov/default.aspx DDosing or any forms of shelling ones IP, is illegal, and can put someone behind bars for several years. I hope I was of assistance