Re: [fyodor () insecure org: C|Net Download.Com is now bundling Nmapwith malware!]

[Kyle Duren <pixitha.kyle () gmail com>]

http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/12/download-com-bundling-toolbars-trojans/


Its already getting some press...

He could always send them a Cease and Desist letter like Wireshark had to
do....

-Kyle
On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 9:00 AM, Eric Tykwinski <eric-list () truenet com>wrote:

> Maybe it's just me, but I would think that simply getting them listed on
> stopbadware.org and other similar sites would probably have much more of
> an
> effect.
> The bad publicity can cause them to change tactics, but it takes some time.
> I've seen much quicker results from blacklisting on Google and other search
> engines.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Eric Tykwinski
> TrueNet, Inc.
> P: 610-429-8300
> F: 610-429-3222
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Valdis.Kletnieks () vt edu [mailto:Valdis.Kletnieks () vt edu]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 11:48 AM
> To: andrew.wallace
> Cc: fyodor () insecure org; nanog () nanog org
> Subject: Re: [fyodor () insecure org: C|Net Download.Com is now bundling
> Nmapwith malware!]
>
> On Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:14:48 PST, "andrew.wallace" said:
> > Using fruitful language and acting like a child isn't going to see you
> taken seriously.
>
> No, he *does* want fruitful language - one that produces results.  I think
> you meant some other word instead.
>
> As far as "acting like a child", I'm reasonably sure that if CNet was doing
> the same thing to the good name of your consulting company, you'd react
> similarly.
>
> > ----- Forwarded message from Fyodor <fyodor () insecure org>
>
> On the other hand, just being Fyodor is sufficient to get him taken
> seriously.