North American Network Operators Group
Date Prev | Date Next | Date Index | Thread Index | Author Index | Historical

Re: UK ISP threatens security researcher

  • From: Gadi Evron
  • Date: Fri Apr 20 09:22:06 2007 
On Fri, 20 Apr 2007, Simon Lyall wrote:
> 
> On Thu, 19 Apr 2007, Gadi Evron wrote:
> > Looking at the lack of security response and seriousness from this ISP, I
> > personally, in hindsight (although it was impossible to see back
> > then) would not waste time with reporting issues to them, now.
> 
> These days there is almost never any reason to report a security issue
> unless you are a professional security researcher who is looking for
> publicity/work. [1]

Now, that is off-topic to NANOG.

One comment: just because they are not reported does not mean they are not
used. Proved beyond doubt this past year with all the 0day attacks and
targeted attacks going on.

	Gadi.