My work website was affected too, bummer I didn't know Hipforums was still up... I missed out on an opportunity to get paid to talk about Drugs, Deviant Sexual Practices and Explicit Music.
I didn't know anything was down until a news promo. Even then they didn't say which sites were affected
It would be awesome if, while in the midst of a cyber-attack, HF were to remain the only reliable means of internet communication.
I wasn't aware so googled..this is what I found! Little sods! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/10/21/havoc-across-web-as-major-attack-causes-widespread-internet-outa/
The 'Wonderful' World of the Web is an excellent and creative invention that allows interaction of communication and educational development - But there'll always be those of dubious intent, selfish desire and downright malicious action which find pleasure (and sometimes profitable attainment) in 'robbing the most vulnerable'