__/ [ Mark Kent ] on Monday 11 December 2006 08:44 \__
> begin oe_protect.scr
> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
>> These are the attacks on backbones and key infrastructure, which
>> governments have been warning about.
>>
>> EveryDNS, OpenDNS Under Botnet DDoS Attack
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>| The last time the Web mob (spammers and phishers using botnets)
>>| decided to go after a security service, Blue Security was forced
>>| to fold and collateral damage extended to several businesses,
>>| including Six Apart.
>> `----
>>
>>
http://securitywatch.eweek.com/exploits_and_attacks/everydns_opendns_under_botnet_ddos_attack.html
>>
>> Probably another case of Windows boxes being hijacked by the millions and
>> then used by criminals.
>>
>
> Most likely. The best solution to this will be to get Windows off the
> net as fast as possible. Ubuntu CDs for all, Sir!
I think it would lead to a backlash. People show resistance to change,
especially a sudden one. But in a perfect world...
Then again, we could be wong (sic).
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