Is this a new type of attack targeting forums?

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Is this a new type of attack targeting forums?

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I'm noticing a significant number of users currently online, and they all share an IP address range starting with 2001. There are 500 of them present right now. Is anyone else experiencing this?
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Re: Is this a new type of attack targeting forums?

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Have you read this topic? viewtopic.php?t=2657227
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You've already created this topic. Please continue that discussion there if you are still having the same issue with bots.
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