[Dshield] ISP redirecting IRC traffic to attempt bot removal

[Walter Dnes]

  I'm agreement violently with you on this (is that allowed<g>?).  I've
gotten some "negative reactions" (understatement alert) when I suggested
that *LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES* do something similar to infected PCs
that are spamming/DDOSing innocent 3rd parties.  While I agree with
passive self-defense in the form of blocking, I totally disagree with
the concept of vigilante attacks.  Offensive action that destroys data
on a remote PC against the wishes of the PC's owner should not be
undertaken by civilians on a whim.  It is a serious action, and should
be considered equivalant to a police raid where gun battles may erupt at
any time.

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Walter Dnes <waltdnes at waltdnes.org> In linux /sbin/init is Job #1
Q. Mr. Ghandi, what do you think of Microsoft security?
A. I think it would be a good idea.