Re: Quote of the Day: Mikko Hypponen

[Gadi Evron <ge () linuxbox org>]

On Tue, 5 Dec 2006, Fergie wrote:
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> Via the F-Secure "news from the Lab" blog:
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> [snip]
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> Dear Domain Registrars,
>
> I know you are ion the business of registering domain names for people who
> need them.
>
> However, are you sure you want to allow people to register any domain name?
> Even when the name is obviously going to be used for phishing?
>
> Like, say, somebody trying to register a .com domain with the words "ebay"
> and "sign in" in it? Isn't it pretty obvious that something might be going
> on here?
>
> [snip]
>
> More:
> http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/#00001041

Mikko is a really great guy, and he does a lot. Still, he has never shown
interest in getting actively involved with any of our operational groups
and making a difference.

Good quote, though.

> Hear, hear.
>
> This is an outrageous problem and should be properly
> addressed. Also, domain registrars need to STOP incentivizing
> their customers to practice "domain tasting" -- the practice is
> rife with abuse.
>
> - - ferg
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