Re: Botnet pioneer is only 19??!!!

[Dave Dennis <dmd () speakeasy org>]

On Mon, 30 Jun 2008, Randy wrote:

> 19 years old! Thats it! And he writes code to control a network of
> PC's that changes the way botmasters can control their domain.
> My 19 year old is more interested in what latest rap song is out and
> can he get all the words down!
>
> "Fast-Flux", its called. Who on this list is up to date on this? I
> would be interested in understanding this if this is what we have to
> fight.
> I have been asleep in this area. I'm googling now but links are welcomed!
>
> 19-year-old 'fast flux' botnet pioneer agrees to plead guilty
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/06/28/nugache_creator_plea_agreement/

Thats nothing, I've attempted to convince local IT admins they were at risk for
identity theft and their usual 'but I run Symantec' isn't going to matter one
bit.

At least your kid has an excuse (kinda), he still is a kid.  What do you say
about IT monkeys with years of industry experience?

Dave Dittrich is local to Seattle, check out his work.


-Dave D
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