Current Status: ISSUES
Anubis is currently experiencing sustained DDoS attacks
The market has been suffering from distributed denial of service attacks for the past several weeks, resulting in intermittent availability and slow response times when accessible. The administrative team reports they are implementing additional DDoS mitigation measures.
Market Overview
Anubis Market emerged as a mid-tier darknet marketplace serving a dedicated user base with consistent service for over a year. The market built a reputation for reasonable vendor policies and a straightforward user interface that appealed to both newcomers and experienced darknet users.
Prior to the current DDoS attacks, Anubis maintained steady growth with approximately 8,500 registered users and 16,000 active listings. The market accepted both Bitcoin and Monero, providing flexibility while encouraging privacy-conscious users to adopt Monero for enhanced security.
The current operational difficulties began approximately three weeks ago when sustained DDoS attacks commenced. These attacks have followed a pattern of intensifying during peak usage hours, suggesting either competitor action or extortion attempts. The administrative team has acknowledged the issues and stated they are working on infrastructure improvements.
While Anubis has not experienced a complete service termination, the intermittent availability has significantly impacted user confidence. Many buyers and vendors have temporarily migrated to more stable platforms while monitoring Anubis's recovery efforts. Whether the market can restore its previous reliability remains to be seen.
DDoS Attack Details
The current attacks affecting Anubis represent a significant challenge for the market's infrastructure. Distributed Denial of Service attacks overwhelm servers with massive volumes of traffic, making legitimate access impossible. Darknet markets are frequent targets of such attacks from competitors, extortionists, or law enforcement disruption operations.
Anubis administrators have reported implementing several countermeasures including upgraded server capacity, DDoS protection services, and architectural changes. However, the attackers appear to be adapting to these defenses, resulting in an ongoing battle for service availability.
Users attempting to access Anubis during attack periods may experience:
- Complete inability to load the site
- Extremely slow page loading (30+ seconds)
- Frequent timeouts during transactions
- Failed order submissions
- Wallet balance display errors
Users with active orders should maintain patience and document all transaction details. The escrow system should protect funds even if the market experiences extended downtime.
User Recommendations
Given the current instability, users are advised to exercise appropriate caution when engaging with Anubis:
Consider Waiting
If you don't have active orders, consider waiting for stability to return before using Anubis.
Minimize Deposits
Keep minimal funds in your market wallet. Only deposit what you need for immediate purchases.
Document Everything
Screenshot orders, conversations, and payment confirmations. Protect yourself if issues arise.
Have Alternatives
Establish accounts on stable markets like DrugHub or TorZon as backup options.
Existing vendors on Anubis should communicate with their customers about potential delays and maintain PGP-signed announcements about shipping status.
Recent User Reports
Can't even load the site most days now. Had 2 orders in escrow when the attacks started. Finally got on yesterday and one vendor had marked shipped, other hasn't logged in for a week. This is getting ridiculous. Moving my business elsewhere.
As a vendor here for 8 months, I can confirm the attacks are real and devastating to business. Sales down 80%. Admin says they're working on it but no timeline. I'm staying for now but diversifying to other markets. Used to be a solid platform before this.