Is this a DoS Attack?

[Pintwin173a]

...or, overzealous indexers / scrapers / SEO Firms?

I've got no idea, but many of these ISP's test as Malicious Bots :-(

Thanks in advance for any suggestions or insights.

The Pintwin173a (illegitimate spawn of Pintwin173)

 

[Abigblueworld]

I think it is a DDOS, since malicious bots attacking your site is clearly an attempt of DDOSING

 

[Abigblueworld]

how many are there

 

[Pintwin173a]

21 today, during the middle of the night.

Not the first time this has happened :-(

 

[Abigblueworld]

21 today, during the middle of the night.

Not the first time this has happened :-(

Why are those people so against you?

 

[Pintwin173a]

Unfortunately, no idea :-(

 

[Abigblueworld]

Unfortunately, no idea :-(

Hope you can get some protection

 

[Pintwin173a]

Thanks. I'm looking at a number of options

 

[Abigblueworld]

Thanks. I'm looking at a number of options

That's good