Matt Ayres on 15 Jun 2004 19:27:02 -0000


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RE: [PLUG] Google, Microsoft, Yahoo down today.


The real reason for the outages is given here..
http://isc.incidents.org.

On Tue, 2004-06-15 at 13:51, Chris wrote:
> Yea  I realized that when I did a double take.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: plug-admin@lists.phillylinux.org
> [mailto:plug-admin@lists.phillylinux.org] On Behalf Of Matt Ayres
> Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 1:45 PM
> To: plug@lists.phillylinux.org
> Subject: Re: [PLUG] Google, Microsoft, Yahoo down today.
> 
> Hi,
> 
> That is completely normal, it's just people with other domains who
> create nameservers with someone elses domain.  ie. SIMPLECODES.COM is
> the domain, they just made a nameserver named
> MICROSOFT.COM.SMELLS.SIMPLECODES.COM.
> 
> 
> On Tue, 2004-06-15 at 13:36, Chris wrote:
> > Funny results.
> > Looks like their domains were all hijacked,
> > 
> > unix15> whois -h whois.internic.net microsoft.com
> > 
> > Whois Server Version 1.3
> > 
> > Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
> > with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
> > for detailed information.
> > 
> > Aborting search 20 records found .....
> >
> MICROSOFT.COM.SUX.BUT.PYROFREAK.ORG.RULEZ.AND.DIOXYTECH.NET.DELETED.GANDI.NE
> > T
> > MICROSOFT.COM.SMELLS.SIMPLECODES.COM
> > MICROSOFT.COM.SHOULD.GIVE.UP.BECAUSE.LINUXISGOD.COM
> > MICROSOFT.COM.RAWKZ.MUH.WERLD.MENTALFLOSS.CA
> > MICROSOFT.COM.OHMYGODITBURNS.COM
> > MICROSOFT.COM.LOVES.JU1C3.COM
> > MICROSOFT.COM.LIVES.AT.SHAUNEWING.COM
> > MICROSOFT.COM.IS.NOT.AS.COOL.AS.SIMPLECODES.COM
> > MICROSOFT.COM.IS.IN.BED.WITH.CURTYV.COM
> > MICROSOFT.COM.IS.GOD.BECOUSE.UNIXSUCKS.COM
> > MICROSOFT.COM.IS.A.STEAMING.HEAP.OF.FUCKING-BULLSHIT.NET
> > MICROSOFT.COM.HAS.TEH.GAY.OMFGLOL.COM
> > MICROSOFT.COM.HAS.ITS.OWN.CRACKLAB.COM
> > MICROSOFT.COM.HAS.A.PRESENT.COMING.FROM.HUGHESMISSILES.COM
> > MICROSOFT.COM.FLINGS.POO.AT.MONKEYCORE.COM
> > MICROSOFT.COM.FILLS.ME.WITH.BELLIGERENCE.NET
> > MICROSOFT.COM.CAN.GO.FUCK.ITSELF.AT.SECZY.COM
> > MICROSOFT.COM.ARE.GODDAMN.PIGFUCKERS.NET
> > MICROSOFT.COM.AND.MINDSUCK.BOTH.SUCK.HUGE.ONES.AT.EXEGETE.NET
> > MICROSOFT.COM
> > 
> > To single out one record, look it up with "xxx", where xxx is one of the
> > of the records displayed above. If the records are the same, look them up
> > with "=xxx" to receive a full display for each record.
> > 
> > >>> Last update of whois database: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 08:14:57 EDT <<<
> > 
> > NOTICE: The expiration date displayed in this record is the date the 
> > registrar's sponsorship of the domain name registration in the registry is
> 
> > currently set to expire. This date does not necessarily reflect the
> > expiration 
> > date of the domain name registrant's agreement with the sponsoring 
> > registrar.  Users may consult the sponsoring registrar's Whois database to
> 
> > view the registrar's reported date of expiration for this registration.
> > 
> > TERMS OF USE: You are not authorized to access or query our Whois 
> > database through the use of electronic processes that are high-volume and 
> > automated except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or 
> > modify existing registrations; the Data in VeriSign Global Registry 
> > Services' ("VeriSign") Whois database is provided by VeriSign for 
> > information purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information 
> > about or related to a domain name registration record. VeriSign does not 
> > guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a Whois query, you agree to abide 
> > by the following terms of use: You agree that you may use this Data only 
> > for lawful purposes and that under no circumstances will you use this Data
> 
> > to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass 
> > unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail,
> telephone, 
> > or facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes 
> > that apply to VeriSign (or its computer systems). The compilation, 
> > repackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly 
> > prohibited without the prior written consent of VeriSign. You agree not to
> 
> > use electronic processes that are automated and high-volume to access or 
> > query the Whois database except as reasonably necessary to register 
> > domain names or modify existing registrations. VeriSign reserves the right
> 
> > to restrict your access to the Whois database in its sole discretion to
> > ensure 
> > operational stability.  VeriSign may restrict or terminate your access to
> > the 
> > Whois database for failure to abide by these terms of use. VeriSign 
> > reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. 
> > 
> > The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .EDU domains and
> > Registrars.
> > unix15> whois -h whois.internic.net google.com   
> > 
> > Whois Server Version 1.3
> > 
> > Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
> > with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
> > for detailed information.
> > 
> > GOOGLE.COM.SUCKS.FIND.CRACKZ.WITH.SEARCH.GULLI.COM
> > GOOGLE.COM.HAS.LESS.FREE.PORN.IN.ITS.SEARCH.ENGINE.THAN.SECZY.COM
> > GOOGLE.COM
> > 
> > To single out one record, look it up with "xxx", where xxx is one of the
> > of the records displayed above. If the records are the same, look them up
> > with "=xxx" to receive a full display for each record.
> > 
> > >>> Last update of whois database: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 08:14:57 EDT <<<
> > 
> > NOTICE: The expiration date displayed in this record is the date the 
> > registrar's sponsorship of the domain name registration in the registry is
> 
> > currently set to expire. This date does not necessarily reflect the
> > expiration 
> > date of the domain name registrant's agreement with the sponsoring 
> > registrar.  Users may consult the sponsoring registrar's Whois database to
> 
> > view the registrar's reported date of expiration for this registration.
> > 
> > TERMS OF USE: You are not authorized to access or query our Whois 
> > database through the use of electronic processes that are high-volume and 
> > automated except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or 
> > modify existing registrations; the Data in VeriSign Global Registry 
> > Services' ("VeriSign") Whois database is provided by VeriSign for 
> > information purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information 
> > about or related to a domain name registration record. VeriSign does not 
> > guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a Whois query, you agree to abide 
> > by the following terms of use: You agree that you may use this Data only 
> > for lawful purposes and that under no circumstances will you use this Data
> 
> > to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass 
> > unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail,
> telephone, 
> > or facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes 
> > that apply to VeriSign (or its computer systems). The compilation, 
> > repackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly 
> > prohibited without the prior written consent of VeriSign. You agree not to
> 
> > use electronic processes that are automated and high-volume to access or 
> > query the Whois database except as reasonably necessary to register 
> > domain names or modify existing registrations. VeriSign reserves the right
> 
> > to restrict your access to the Whois database in its sole discretion to
> > ensure 
> > operational stability.  VeriSign may restrict or terminate your access to
> > the 
> > Whois database for failure to abide by these terms of use. VeriSign 
> > reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. 
> > 
> > The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .EDU domains and
> > Registrars.
> > unix15> whois -h whois.internic.net yahoo.com 
> > 
> > Whois Server Version 1.3
> > 
> > Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
> > with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
> > for detailed information.
> > 
> > YAHOO.COM.WANADOODOO.COM
> > YAHOO.COM.TWIXTEARS.COM
> > YAHOO.COM.TW
> > YAHOO.COM.SUPERCBCENTER.COM
> > YAHOO.COM.SG
> > YAHOO.COM.PURRFURRED.COM
> > YAHOO.COM.OPTIONSCORNER.COM
> > YAHOO.COM.IS.N0T.AS.1337.AS.SEARCH.GULLI.COM
> > YAHOO.COM.DALLARIVA.COM
> > YAHOO.COM.BR
> > YAHOO.COM.BERKELEYNATURALBEAUTIES.COM
> > YAHOO.COM.AU
> > YAHOO.COM
> > 
> >
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