kotaku.com DDoS Attack Disrupts The Cutting Room Floor Wiki Following AI User Ban
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- •The Cutting Room Floor was targeted by a DDoS attack on August 27, 2026.
- •The attack was linked to a user banned for using AI tools, specifically Claude.
- •TCRF's anti-AI measures may have provoked the attack, leading to significant downtime.
On August 27, 2026, The Cutting Room Floor (TCRF) experienced a DDoS attack that rendered the site offline. The attack was reportedly triggered by a user banned for using an AI tool, Claude, who attempted to evade the ban and subsequently launched the attack. This DDoS attack aimed to saturate the server's network connection with overwhelming garbage traffic, forcing TCRF's hosting provider, Linode, to null-route the server's connection. The attack lasted approximately half an hour, significantly impacting the site's accessibility. TCRF has a strong anti-AI stance, which may have contributed to the incident. Currently, the site remains offline until the DDoS traffic subsides, with no specific timeline for restoration provided.
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