Facebroke

[Rakehellion]

Today, 03:41 PM
Facebook appears to be actually down. Is that notable?

Today, 03:57 PM
And they're back.

Well, that was a close one.

 

[Markbnj]

Well, that was a close one.

Yeah, a few hundred million important updates almost didn't get through. Whew.

 

[ViviTheMage]

Man, just think if it didn't come back ... it was like, gone gone. That would be so cool.

 

[rsbennett00]

Man, just think if it didn't come back ... it was like, gone gone. That would be so cool.

We were all wishing. Alas, my dreams never come true.

 

[ViviTheMage]

We were all wishing. Alas, my dreams never come true.

I mean, just think of the social repercussions of FB and it's services never coming back ... kind of interesting to think about.

 

[vi edit]

I mean, just think of the social repercussions of FB and it's services never coming back ... kind of interesting to think about.

Social repercussions?

LOL. You mean people may actually pay attention to their kids, call a friend, or god forbid talk to their date when waiting at a table for food to come?

Yes. Repercussions indeed. Humanity would continue if facebook were wiped from existance.

 

[Phoenix86]

Social repercussions?

LOL. You mean people may actually pay attention to their kids, call a friend, or god forbid talk to their date when waiting at a table for food to come?

Yes. Repercussions indeed. Humanity would continue if facebook were wiped from existance.

Repercussion, while implied, aren't always bad, just unintended.

My use of commas however...

 

[seepy83]

I pulled a whois...some tell-tale signs of a DNS / Registrar poisoning.... (Actually, see note below the paste)

whois -v facebook.com

Whois v1.12 - Domain information lookup utility
Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com
Copyright (C) 2005-2014 Mark Russinovich

Connecting to COM.whois-servers.net...
Server COM.whois-servers.net returned the following for FACEBOOK.COM


Whois Server Version 2.0

Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
for detailed information.

FACEBOOK.COM.DISABLE.YOUR.TIMELINE.NOW.WITH.THE.ORIGINAL.TIMELINE-REMOVE.NET
FACEBOOK.COM.GET.ONE.MILLION.DOLLARS.AT.WWW.UNIMUNDI.COM
FACEBOOK.COM.LOVED.BY.WWW.SHQIPHOST.COM
FACEBOOK.COM.MORE.INFO.AT.WWW.BEYONDWHOIS.COM
FACEBOOK.COM.ZZZZZ.GET.LAID.AT.WWW.SWINGINGCOMMUNITY.COM
FACEBOOK.COM

To single out one record, look it up with "xxx", where xxx is one of the
records displayed above. If the records are the same, look them up
with "=xxx" to receive a full display for each record.

>>> Last update of whois database: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 19:55:46 UTC <<<

NOTICE: The expiration date displayed in this record is the date the
registrar's sponsorship of the domain name registration in the registry is
currently set to expire. This date does not necessarily reflect the expiration
date of the domain name registrant's agreement with the sponsoring
registrar.  Users may consult the sponsoring registrar's Whois database to
view the registrar's reported date of expiration for this registration.

TERMS OF USE: You are not authorized to access or query our Whois
database through the use of electronic processes that are high-volume and
automated except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or
modify existing registrations; the Data in VeriSign Global Registry
Services' ("VeriSign") Whois database is provided by VeriSign for
information purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information
about or related to a domain name registration record. VeriSign does not
guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a Whois query, you agree to abide
by the following terms of use: You agree that you may use this Data only
for lawful purposes and that under no circumstances will you use this Data
to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass
unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail, telephone,
or facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes
that apply to VeriSign (or its computer systems). The compilation,
repackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly
prohibited without the prior written consent of VeriSign. You agree not to
use electronic processes that are automated and high-volume to access or
query the Whois database except as reasonably necessary to register
domain names or modify existing registrations. VeriSign reserves the right
to restrict your access to the Whois database in its sole discretion to ensure
operational stability.  VeriSign may restrict or terminate your access to the
Whois database for failure to abide by these terms of use. VeriSign
reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.

The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .EDU domains and
Registrars.


Connecting to COM.whois-servers.net...
Server COM.whois-servers.net returned the following for =FACEBOOK.COM


Whois Server Version 2.0

Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
for detailed information.

   Server Name: FACEBOOK.COM.DISABLE.YOUR.TIMELINE.NOW.WITH.THE.ORIGINAL.TIMELIN
E-REMOVE.NET
   IP Address: 8.8.8.8
   Registrar: ENOM, INC.
   Whois Server: whois.enom.com
   Referral URL: http://www.enom.com

   Server Name: FACEBOOK.COM.GET.ONE.MILLION.DOLLARS.AT.WWW.UNIMUNDI.COM
   IP Address: 209.126.190.70
   Registrar: PDR LTD. D/B/A PUBLICDOMAINREGISTRY.COM
   Whois Server: whois.PublicDomainRegistry.com
   Referral URL: http://www.PublicDomainRegistry.com

   Server Name: FACEBOOK.COM.LOVED.BY.WWW.SHQIPHOST.COM
   IP Address: 46.4.210.254
   Registrar: ONLINENIC, INC.
   Whois Server: whois.onlinenic.com
   Referral URL: http://www.OnlineNIC.com

   Server Name: FACEBOOK.COM.MORE.INFO.AT.WWW.BEYONDWHOIS.COM
   IP Address: 203.36.226.2
   Registrar: INSTRA CORPORATION PTY, LTD.
   Whois Server: whois.instra.net
   Referral URL: http://www.instra.com

   Server Name: FACEBOOK.COM.ZZZZZ.GET.LAID.AT.WWW.SWINGINGCOMMUNITY.COM
   IP Address: 69.41.185.229
   Registrar: TUCOWS DOMAINS INC.
   Whois Server: whois.tucows.com
   Referral URL: http://domainhelp.opensrs.net

   Domain Name: FACEBOOK.COM
   Registrar: MARKMONITOR INC.
   Whois Server: whois.markmonitor.com
   Referral URL: http://www.markmonitor.com
   Name Server: A.NS.FACEBOOK.COM
   Name Server: B.NS.FACEBOOK.COM
   Status: clientDeleteProhibited
   Status: clientTransferProhibited
   Status: clientUpdateProhibited
   Status: serverDeleteProhibited
   Status: serverTransferProhibited
   Status: serverUpdateProhibited
   Updated Date: 28-sep-2012
   Creation Date: 29-mar-1997
   Expiration Date: 30-mar-2020

>>> Last update of whois database: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 19:55:46 UTC <<<

NOTICE: The expiration date displayed in this record is the date the
registrar's sponsorship of the domain name registration in the registry is
currently set to expire. This date does not necessarily reflect the expiration
date of the domain name registrant's agreement with the sponsoring
registrar.  Users may consult the sponsoring registrar's Whois database to
view the registrar's reported date of expiration for this registration.

TERMS OF USE: You are not authorized to access or query our Whois
database through the use of electronic processes that are high-volume and
automated except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or
modify existing registrations; the Data in VeriSign Global Registry
Services' ("VeriSign") Whois database is provided by VeriSign for
information purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information
about or related to a domain name registration record. VeriSign does not
guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a Whois query, you agree to abide
by the following terms of use: You agree that you may use this Data only
for lawful purposes and that under no circumstances will you use this Data
to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass
unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail, telephone,
or facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes
that apply to VeriSign (or its computer systems). The compilation,
repackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly
prohibited without the prior written consent of VeriSign. You agree not to
use electronic processes that are automated and high-volume to access or
query the Whois database except as reasonably necessary to register
domain names or modify existing registrations. VeriSign reserves the right
to restrict your access to the Whois database in its sole discretion to ensure
operational stability.  VeriSign may restrict or terminate your access to the
Whois database for failure to abide by these terms of use. VeriSign
reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.

The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .EDU domains and
Registrars.


Connecting to whois.markmonitor.com...
Server whois.markmonitor.com returned the following for FACEBOOK.COM

Domain Name: facebook.com
Registry Domain ID:
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.markmonitor.com
Registrar URL: http://www.markmonitor.com
Updated Date: 2014-08-16T04:00:38-0700
Creation Date: 1997-03-28T21:00:00-0800
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2020-03-29T21:00:00-0700
Registrar: MarkMonitor, Inc.
Registrar IANA ID: 292
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: abusecomplaints@markmonitor.com
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.2083895740
Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited
Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited
Registry Registrant ID:
Registrant Name: Domain Administrator
Registrant Organization: Facebook, Inc.
Registrant Street: 1601 Willow Road,
Registrant City: Menlo Park
Registrant State/Province: CA
Registrant Postal Code: 94025
Registrant Country: US
Registrant Phone: +1.6505434800
Registrant Phone Ext:
Registrant Fax: +1.6505434800
Registrant Fax Ext:
Registrant Email: domain@fb.com
Registry Admin ID:
Admin Name: Domain Administrator
Admin Organization: Facebook, Inc.
Admin Street: 1601 Willow Road,
Admin City: Menlo Park
Admin State/Province: CA
Admin Postal Code: 94025
Admin Country: US
Admin Phone: +1.6505434800
Admin Phone Ext:
Admin Fax: +1.6505434800
Admin Fax Ext:
Admin Email: domain@fb.com
Registry Tech ID:
Tech Name: Domain Administrator
Tech Organization: Facebook, Inc.
Tech Street: 1601 Willow Road,
Tech City: Menlo Park
Tech State/Province: CA
Tech Postal Code: 94025
Tech Country: US
Tech Phone: +1.6505434800
Tech Phone Ext:
Tech Fax: +1.6505434800
Tech Fax Ext:
Tech Email: domain@fb.com
Name Server: a.ns.facebook.com
Name Server: b.ns.facebook.com
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net/

>>> Last update of WHOIS database: 2014-09-03T12:46:07-0700 <<<

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related to a domain name registration record.  MarkMonitor.com does not guarante
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its accuracy.  By submitting a WHOIS query, you agree that you will use this Dat
a
only for lawful purposes and that, under no circumstances will you use this Data
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 (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass unsolicited,
     commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail (spam); or
 (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes that apply to
     MarkMonitor.com (or its systems).
MarkMonitor.com reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.
By submitting this query, you agree to abide by this policy.

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EDIT: actually...maybe not. I guess you can just register facebook.com.Domain.You.Own.tld and it will come back in a whois lookup. So, this probably has nothing to do with the outage today.

 

[John Connor]

Heard this on the news and eBay is having problems too.

 

[Markbnj]

I pulled a whois...some tell-tale signs of a DNS / Registrar poisoning....

Haha, holy crap.

 

[JEDI]

Facebook appears to be actually down. Is that notable?

http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/facebook.com

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2398214
I wonder whats going on in the interwebs today?

 

[vi edit]

That hacker 4 Channel must be at it again.

 

[Printer Bandit]

Pervert Zero strikes again.

 

[seepy83]

Haha, holy crap.

ehhh...scratch that. Those whois records actually have nothing to do with it...see my note above.

 

[squarecut1]

What is facebook ?

 

[Markbnj]

ehhh...scratch that. Those whois records actually have nothing to do with it...see my note above.

Yeah I just got a laugh out of the content. Every time I have to mess with domain records I have to look up again how it all works.

 

[Phoenix86]

That hacker 4 Channel must be at it again.

He only has 4 channels, no wonder he's hacking.

 

[Rakehellion]

Man, just think if it didn't come back ... it was like, gone gone. That would be so cool.

Might have to go back to Friendster.

 

[zinfamous]

I wouldnt know if Facebook was up or not.

I'm a grown man with things and stuff going on.

oh you're one of tho--

Oh yeah, me too.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Wow that is scary. What's the best way to protect my own sites against this DNS poisoning thing?

Just checked the whois and it seems to be clear now though, don't see anything weird in there.

http://whois.domaintools.com/facebook.com

 

[Attic]

Thank god. Lost tabs on my ex for a minute there.

 

[TheSlamma]

Google+ is still up.

Well with their 13 person total server load they better be

 

[lxskllr]

NSA had to run a new splitter.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Well with their 13 person total server load they better be

Wow guess they get more traffic now, did not realize they were in double digit numbers. :biggrin:

 

[midwestfisherman]

Dam, I was all excited to fire up the old Myspace account!