Tag: Whois
Surfing on Web 2.0: Where Innovation Meets Cybercrime
Yesterday, I logged into Facebook. I usually never use my account there (I am not a Facebook fan), but once in a while I’ll spend some time on it. For the first time, after entering my credentials, a “security” page appeared stating that unusual activities have been witnessed on my account. I then had to answer some questions, choose the names of some tagged friends, and reset my password. I have no idea what happened or how my account got compromised. (Jul 20, 2010)
Organized Cybercrime
A month ago I read a fascinating book called McMafia 1by Misha Glenny 2. Glenny, a former BBC world correspondent, presents a terrifying yet eye opening look at how organized crime has progressed with Globalization over the last few decades. Glenny covers all the major illicit activities from global drug trafficking networks, to prostitution and human trafficking. One chapter in particular is dedicated to the future of organized crime and the fastest growing sector, cybercrime. (Jul 13, 2010)
April Email Security News: McAfee update error impacts many systems
A summary of links to articles that I have found interesting in the last few weeks. Includes my own commentary. (Apr 30, 2010)
Who’s minding the store at WHOIS?
WHOIS (for those unfamiliar with it) is a system that provides free public access to domain name registration. Every domain name has to be registered with the following information: the registrant’s name, an administrative contact, a technical contact, and the name servers associated with each domain name. It’s all about traceability. (Feb 17, 2010)
Blocked by RFC-IGNORANT ... Now what?
From time to time, customers wind up getting blocked by a seldom seen blacklist called "RFC-Ignorant." Unlike classical blacklists that are usually honeypot driven, this one is driven by people who have manually reported you as violating RFC. (Jan 22, 2010)
