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On Mon, 10 Jun 2002, Randy Bush wrote: > > I noticed my handle was hijacked by a company I used > > to work for. > > > > Naturally, I want it back since I went to use it and it's > > incorrect. > > > > My old handle, MH309, is now MH569. > > > > Question 1: Did ARIN start expiring unused handles or did > > something in the process of the hijack cause my handle to increment up > > to 569, which I'm assuming was the next open number in the > > in the scheme for 'MH'. > > > > Question 2: If an account is passworded, how were they able to > > take it? Does ARIN not ask for a copy of a license or other > > photo ID when making voice/fax based changes to POC's? > > > > [ Then again, they could've used my photo from the HR files > > ala I9 documentation ] > > you seem to have hit the wrong entry in your address book, meaning > to get [email protected] but instead broadcasting to the nanog mailing > list where no one can really help you, but undoubtedly many folk > can also whine about registries. > > The *secure* operation of ARIN is of operational importance, as far as I know. But do feel free to edumucate me further. -M
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