www.securityfocus.com / www.iss.net DOWN?

[full-disclosure () lists netsys com (Ron DuFresne)]

Seems to me the prudent thing for the ultra paranoid to do is to contact
staff at alternet prior to going defcon 1 <smile>.

Thanks,

Ron DuFresne

On Sat, 31 Aug 2002, HggdH wrote:

> The whole point here is that we are a paranoid lot. For me, when a major
> security-related site vanishes, I think the worst.
>
> As a standard procedure, whenever SF goes off-line, a note should be sent to
> the public. If this is indeed a 0day, then we all should be advised about
> it.
>
> I also cannot contact SF (but I am not going to scan them to find out if
> they are indeed down.
>
> ..hggdh..
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rob Rosenberger" <junkmail () barnowl com>
> To: <full-disclosure () lists netsys com>
> Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2002 12:16
> Subject: RE: [Full-disclosure] www.securityfocus.com / www.iss.net DOWN?
>
>
> mail.securityfocus.com is down, too.
>
> Earlier this month, a SecurityFocus employee admitted they sometimes
> disconnect from the Internet as a protective measure when new exploits come
> to light.  Their absence may indicate the release of a dangerous new
> exploit.  I therefore urge everyone to disconnect from the Internet as a
> precaution and wait for the media to give you an all-clear signal.  Better
> safe than sorry...
>
> Rob
>
>
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