Hong Kong Phooey
SophosLabs have seen a rise in the number of .HK domains. Being used for spam. Mainly the spam has been for Viagra and other erectile drugs.
- What is the reason for the rise in spam from Hong Kong?
- Spammers have obviously gotten around the registration checks on .HK domains and are acquiring loads of them.
- So what needs to happen?
- The registration checks obviously need to be stronger.
In the UK when you rent a flat it is normal that you pay a deposit (which you get back) of one month’s rent upfront plus the first months rent. Registering Domains is equivalent to renting them. Maybe Registrars should enforce an equivalent to a deposit and get people to pay upfront.
What do you think? Email me via sophosblog@sophos.com.
Posted on May 31st, 2007 by Pob, SophosLabs, UKFiled under: Spam
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