IP: re: Important Security Update to Your Account

[Dave Farber <farber () cis upenn edu>]

[ could be NSI needs a new PR group djf]

> From: "Jonathan S. Shapiro" <shap () eros-os org>
> To: <dave () farber net>, <farber () cis upenn edu>
> Subject: Fw: Important Security Update to Your Account
> Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2000 16:58:02 -0400
> X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.00.2919.6600
>
> Dave:
>
> The rant about NSI that you just forwarded is more than a bit removed from 
> reality. Attached is the email notice that I received from NSI about my 
> own domains. Since the earlier note will cause a lot of people to panic 
> unnecessarily, I hope you will forward this to the list.
>
> Note that the change only impacts people who have not already selected 
> some form of security protection. Also, note that nothing in the NSI note 
> says that PGP or guardian protection is going away. That is, the change 
> described is purely an enhancement to the existing mail-from protections.
>
> Jonathan
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Network Solutions
> To: jsshapiro () earthlink net
> Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2000 4:38 PM
> Subject: Important Security Update to Your Account
>
> Dear Customer,
>
> IMPORTANT ACCOUNT ENHANCEMENTS SCHEDULED: SECURITY UPGRADES
> MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL STEP BEFORE CHANGES ARE MADE
> **************************************************
> Security for our customers has always been a top priority
> at Network Solutions. Now we are taking that even further
> as we merge with VeriSign, one of the industry leaders in
> Internet security. We all recognize information security is
> vital on the Internet, and we want to assure you that we
> constantly monitor security and maintain systems that help
> protect you and your information. This message is about
> changes in our guardian security system.
>
> WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR ME?
> **************************************************
> When you first registered your domain name you may have
> selected a security option. You then currently have one
> of three Guardian authentication methods: "Mail-From,"
> Password (Crypt-PW), and Secure Encryption (PGP).
>
> With our upcoming upgrade, customers who have not yet
> selected a security option will be migrated to "Mail-From"
> security. Customers who currently use the "Mail-From After
> Update" Guardian authentication method will now have to
> respond to an e-mail security check before the requested
> changes will be implemented. Customers who currently use
> existing Guardian security options do not have to make
> any changes at all.
>
> WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN I REQUEST A CHANGE?
> **************************************************
> NSI is enhancing "Mail-From" with an additional e-mail
> security check. Specifically, NSI will e-mail a validation
> request to the specific administrative and technical
> contact listed for a domain name before making any
> modification to that domain name. This means, if you have
> "Mail-From" security, NSI will no longer implement a
> requested change until we receive e-mail verification
> confirming authorization from either contact. It's an extra
> step, but it's worth it to protect your account.
>
> WHEN WILL THIS HAPPEN?
> **************************************************
> We have scheduled the modification for Saturday, July 8,
> 2000, so you should check your account information to see
> if it is correct. Actually, it's a good idea to check your
> account periodically anyway.
>
> To make modifications easier, we provided easy-to-follow
> instructions on our web site at:
> <http://info.networksolutions.com/go/h/security/guardian/>
>
> Additionally, we updated the contact form FAQs, which can
> be found at:
> <http://info.networksolutions.com/go/h/security/contact1/>
>
> Please note that we continue to enhance security. Future
> security plans include the use of VeriSign certificates
> for authentication. But don't worry; we will keep you
> completely informed about these upcoming changes.
>
> If you have further questions or concerns about this
> current security upgrade, please contact our Customer
> Service Department at:
> <http://info.networksolutions.com/go/h/security/contact2/>
>
>
> Sincerely,
> F. Michael Kyle
> Vice President, Customer Service
> Network Solutions(R)
> a VeriSign(R) company
>
> Copyright 2000 Network Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
>
>
>
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