nibsmith.com site attacked

[SlowMovingTarget]

Seems like someone attacked Dan Smith's site and wiped it clean. The backups didn't work for him either.

I'm not on FaceySpaces so I had to scrape off a few layers of JavaScript modals to get this from the 22nd:

Our store is currently down. Thank you to everyone who let us know. We’re not entirely sure what happened but some time yesterday our website was attacked. We’re working with our web host to better understand the full extent of the damage but it looks like all data may have been lost. Backups have failed to restore properly. It will likely take 3-4 weeks to rebuild the site back to where it was.

Our host does not have any reason to believe user information was taken from the server. Payment info is not stored on our server so that much is definitely not at risk.

We’re devastated to say the least.

In the meantime, we have copies of all the existing orders and will be processing those as quickly as possible.

We would greatly appreciate your support during this time and would be happy to take your orders by phone or email. Please message us at 908-617-1337 or dan@thenibsmith.com and we’ll thank you with the best prices we can offer.

We wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Please let me know if I ought to elide the contact information.

[Robalone]

Seems like someone attacked Dan Smith's site and wiped it clean. The backups didn't work for him either.

I'm not on FaceySpaces so I had to scrape off a few layers of JavaScript modals to get this from the 22nd:

Our store is currently down. Thank you to everyone who let us know. We’re not entirely sure what happened but some time yesterday our website was attacked. We’re working with our web host to better understand the full extent of the damage but it looks like all data may have been lost. Backups have failed to restore properly. It will likely take 3-4 weeks to rebuild the site back to where it was.

Our host does not have any reason to believe user information was taken from the server. Payment info is not stored on our server so that much is definitely not at risk.

We’re devastated to say the least.

In the meantime, we have copies of all the existing orders and will be processing those as quickly as possible.

We would greatly appreciate your support during this time and would be happy to take your orders by phone or email. Please message us at 908-617-1337 or dan@thenibsmith.com and we’ll thank you with the best prices we can offer.

We wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Please let me know if I ought to elide the contact information.

It's so hard to even imagine what possible motives someone could have in doing this ....

[SlowMovingTarget]

I noticed someone on Reddit appeared to be trying to claim a nib came to them from Dan Smith bent out of shape. Earlier photos of the same pen showed the nib in reasonable condition, along with claims of it performing well. Many people pointed this out. The moderators there removed the poster's threads.

There's no justification for vandalism like this, though.

I have zero idea if the two incidents are related. I'm just hoping Dan's business comes through OK.

[Brilliant Bill]

He seems to have more than usual amount of misfortune. I have to wonder if there's some reason for that.

[manoeuver]

He seems to have more than usual amount of misfortune. I have to wonder if there's some reason for that.

If you'd ever met Dan you would never post horseshit like this.

A crummy sentiment from an anonymous ass.

[Jon Szanto]

He seems to have more than usual amount of misfortune. I have to wonder if there's some reason for that.

If you'd ever met Dan you would never post horseshit like this.

A crummy sentiment from an anonymous ass.

No shit. Victim blaming, completely unwarranted.

[TFarnon]

There have been a fair number of not widely publicized attacks on servers of all sizes lately. I only stumble across the announcements from time to time as I'm looking for something else entirely, and a headline catches my eye. My guess is that this site was caught unawares by one of those attacks, one that only struck servers with particular vulnerabilities, and that it wasn't even the intended target. Unfortunately, I think this is part of life in the digital age. Here's hoping Dan can get his site back up and running in a reasonable amount of time.

[Brilliant Bill]

Wrong in just about every respect.

1. I have met him. I've also had business dealings. Perhaps my experiences have differed from yours.

2. "Horseshit"? Rather, a question posed from experience.

3. "Crummy sentiment"? No sentiment involved, just a question; one that you apparently find emotionally difficult.

4. "Anonymous"? Hardly anonymous. I've been here a many years now, and there are people here who do know me, IRL as they say. You don't seem to be one.

5. "Ass"? I could give you a partial correct on that, but no credit for partial corrects.

He seems to have more than usual amount of misfortune. I have to wonder if there's some reason for that.

If you'd ever met Dan you would never post horseshit like this.

A crummy sentiment from an anonymous ass.

[manoeuver]

Wrong in just about every respect.

1. I have met him. I've also had business dealings. Perhaps my experiences have differed from yours.

2. "Horseshit"? Rather, a question posed from experience.

3. "Crummy sentiment"? No sentiment involved, just a question; one that you apparently find emotionally difficult.

4. "Anonymous"? Hardly anonymous. I've been here a many years now, and there are people here who do know me, IRL as they say. You don't seem to be one.

5. "Ass"? I could give you a partial correct on that, but no credit for partial corrects.

He seems to have more than usual amount of misfortune. I have to wonder if there's some reason for that.

If you'd ever met Dan you would never post horseshit like this.

A crummy sentiment from an anonymous ass.

Stunning takedown.

I apologize, you're no anonymous ass, you're a passive aggressive bitch. Fact check that.

[KBeezie]

Wrong in just about every respect.

1. I have met him. I've also had business dealings. Perhaps my experiences have differed from yours.

2. "Horseshit"? Rather, a question posed from experience.

3. "Crummy sentiment"? No sentiment involved, just a question; one that you apparently find emotionally difficult.

4. "Anonymous"? Hardly anonymous. I've been here a many years now, and there are people here who do know me, IRL as they say. You don't seem to be one.

5. "Ass"? I could give you a partial correct on that, but no credit for partial corrects.

He seems to have more than usual amount of misfortune. I have to wonder if there's some reason for that.

If you'd ever met Dan you would never post horseshit like this.

A crummy sentiment from an anonymous ass.

Given the situation, there was really nothing to be contributed by your original comment, especially if you did not mean to imply that it was somehow warranted for him to be attacked.

Sure it was technically a question, but really came off as a passive aggressive attack on his character as if he somehow had it coming.

[Brilliant Bill]

The fact that my question seems to have hit such a nerve suggests there may be good reason to consider it.

I bear Mr. Smith no ill will. There was a time when he made videos that I enjoyed and found useful. Beyond that, frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.

[KBeezie]

The fact that my question seems to have hit such a nerve suggests there may be good reason to consider it.

Very weak logic, would have "hit a nerve" even if I never knew the retailer. Victim blaming is just shitty all around.

[eicart0523]

Of the millions of web sites, they choose a fountain pen site. I'm not a computer expert, I just find it strange.

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[Jon Szanto]

Of the millions of web sites, they choose a fountain pen site. I'm not a computer expert, I just find it strange.

Precisely *nothing* says that only one site went down. They could have taken down many sites at just one hosting service, and could have attacked multiple hosting services. These type of attacks are often wide-spread.

But you're no computer expert.

[adhoc]

Wasn't he also robbed at a pen show not long ago? Dang, talk about bad luck. Good thing he keeps physical orders as well.

[Keyless Works]

I am sorry to hear this. As a customer I got great service and perfectly tuned nibs. I hope they can get the site back up and running soon.

[manoeuver]

The fact that my question seems to have hit such a nerve suggests there may be good reason to consider it.

More of your brilliant reasoning.

Yeah it hit a nerve, you came in here and threw shit at a guy with dozens of close friends in the community.

Of course you're going to get a reaction. You disingenuous tw@t.

BTW you suck at this.

[SlowMovingTarget]

I just visited the site. It seems it's back up. Good for him.

[TSherbs]

I just visited the site. It seems it's back up. Good for him.

Cool. I will check, too.

[Farmboy]

If you get in a fight with a pig and roll around in the mud, remember the pig enjoys it.