On Friday 01 December 2006 11:42, Aleksandar Milivojevic wrote:
> Quoting Alfred von Campe <alfred@xxxxxxx>:
> > Is there any sense in reporting this? I have the IP addresses from
> > which they logged in.
>
> You could try, it won't hurt. However, you run 99% probability
> nothing will happen. That IP address is probably just another
> compromised system. If it's a dial-up address, contact the ISP. If
> it actually belongs to some organization (for example university),
> contact them. In general, places like universities might even attempt
> to do something with info you provided. ISP's in general will do
> little to nothing about it.
Having worked at an ISP, I would like to note they might be appreciative
depending on the circumstances. If the IP is obviously a DSL or dialup
address (check the reverse DNS), they probably get deluged with so many that
it's hard for them to actually take action on them (although many ISPs do
try). If the IP looks to be an actual server (whether it's the ISP's or a
colocation client of theirs), they will most likely be appreciative of the
notice.
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- Kevan Benson
- A-1 Networks
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