Re: UK ISP threatens security researcher

[Gadi Evron <ge () linuxbox org>]

On Fri, 20 Apr 2007, Simon Lyall wrote:
> On Thu, 19 Apr 2007, Gadi Evron wrote:
> > Looking at the lack of security response and seriousness from this ISP, I
> > personally, in hindsight (although it was impossible to see back
> > then) would not waste time with reporting issues to them, now.
>
> These days there is almost never any reason to report a security issue
> unless you are a professional security researcher who is looking for
> publicity/work. [1]

Now, that is off-topic to NANOG.

One comment: just because they are not reported does not mean they are not
used. Proved beyond doubt this past year with all the 0day attacks and
targeted attacks going on.

        Gadi.