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Is there a particular reason why Google servers are still accessible from within MIT despite MITnet being down?

Google peers directly with MIT, so connections there do not have to go to the public internet.

> Is there a particular reason why Google servers are still accessible from within MIT despite MITnet being down?

Google and MIT have a network peering arrangement.

How long do you estimate until the Internet will be back up? Thank you.

Some things are back now. Still not mit.edu

To be clear, MIT SIPB maintains services at MIT, but does not maintain MIT's network. Further details as to the root cause are forthcoming.

It is not clear whether this was an attack or not.

Confusing timing eh?

3down needs an update. it is borderline useless in situations like these.

Even now, when service is back, the most recent entry on 3down is from December 31.

MIT should have a twitter, right?

Not to worry, they'll probably begin the actual attack as soon as you get everything fixed :)

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