DMCA vs DIY phishing kits hit the Net

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

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From: Rusty Hodge <rusty () hodge com>
Date: August 21, 2004 3:50:37 PM EDT
To: dave () farber net
Subject: DMCA vs DIY phishing kits hit the Net

> These DIY kits contain all the graphics, web code and text required to 
> construct bogus websites designed to have the same look-and-feel as 
> legitimate ecommerce sites. They also come with spamming software.

Sounds like something the DMCA *should* be used against, and easily can.

ISPs routinely are getting DMCA takedown requests for other copyright 
violations, and counterfeit websites are obviously in violation of 
copyright.

Time to start using the DMCA for something beneficial to all!

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