Re: Domain HiJacking by SPAMMERS

From: Lars Johannesen (cipherz_at_slamsoft.dk)
Date: 01/29/04

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    Unless you're able to trace them you can't do much.

    -Cheers
       ciph
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    From: <saliskor@cyberus.ca>
    To: <security-basics@securityfocus.com>
    Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 4:45 PM
    Subject: Domain HiJacking by SPAMMERS

    >
    >
    > A client of mine has been having serious difficulties with SPAMMERS using
    their domain name as a return address for sending spam. The Names are
    ficticious, of course, and only a inconvenience due to the NDRs being
    returned through the mail system.
    >
    > The most serious problem is that the subject of the SPAM could cause a
    major public relations problem for the company, since it is mostly
    online-drug sales and private enhancements being marketed.
    >
    > A thorough check of the mail system and tracing of the original spam
    messages confirm that the company's systems are not being used as relays.
    Most the the messages originate in the Far/Middle east or Europe.
    >
    > Any suggestions as to what can be done, or how to handle such a situation
    would definitely be appreciated.
    >
    > Rick
    >
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