RE: Domain HiJacking by SPAMMERS

From: Shawn Jackson (sjackson_at_horizonusa.com)
Date: 01/29/04

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    To: <saliskor@cyberus.ca>, <security-basics@securityfocus.com>
    
    

      Unfortunately there is limited recourse for this. The only way I can
    think of is to actually use the add and see who contacts you, then
    follow the 'money trail'. A friend of mine did this when they were using
    his email address as the return path, it was for a loan though.

    Shawn Jackson
    Systems Administrator
    Horizon USA
    1190 Trademark Dr #107
    Reno NV 89521

    www.horizonusa.com
    Email: sjackson@horizonusa.com
    Phone: (775) 858-2338
                 (800) 325-1199 x338

    -----Original Message-----
    From: saliskor@cyberus.ca [mailto:saliskor@cyberus.ca]
    Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 7:45 AM
    To: security-basics@securityfocus.com
    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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