How should ISPs notify customers about Bots (Was Re: DNS Hijacking

Mon Jul 23 20:31:19 UTC 2007

On Mon, 23 Jul 2007, Joe Greco wrote:
>> Although this seems to be the first bit mistake in over two years, does
>> that make the practice unacceptable as another tool to respond to Bots?
>
> The practice of blocking public EFnet servers?

As I've said multiple times, sometimes mistakes happen and the wrong 
things end up on a list.  I doubt that was the intent.

Many people have suggested blocking C&C servers used by bots over the 
years.

> Yes, when there are better solutions to the problem at hand.

Please enlighten me.