In anouncments the reason the grid was closed was >>>
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Second Life closed to the public while exploit is addressed
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A major exploit in 1.11.0 has come to our attention late Saturday night PDT. While we investigate this issue, we have decided to close the grid to new logins.
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What is an EXPLOIT ?
What did this one do that necesitated a grid shut down ?
Regards Jonathan.