arXiv, the open-access repository of electronic preprints and postprints, is experiencing a DDOS attack. Over a million email change requests were received from 200 IP addresses in China, overwhelming the arXiv email service.

Browsing and submitting papers on arXiv are not affected. Daily emails, new account registrations, and legitimate email address changes are all impacted by this disruption.

What would be the motivation?

https://blog.arxiv.org/2023/09/11/arxiv-org-is-experiencing-a-ddos-attack/
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