DDoS Attacks Via DNS Recursion

JehCt writes "Associated Press is running a story about how the recursion feature of open DNS servers can be used to launch massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks: 'First detected late last year, the new attacks direct such massive amounts of spurious data against victim computers that even flagship technology companies could not cope.' A thread at WebmasterWorld explains, 'To make a long story short, having a DNS server that allows recursion for the Internet is like running an open SMTP relay.'"

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Doctor, it hurts when I go like this

[$RANDOMLUSER]

> 'To make a long story short, having a DNS server that allows recursion for the Internet is like running an open SMTP relay.'

OK, don't do that then.

That's by Berenstain?

[Philip K Dickhead]

With his weird license? God. He writes good software. He's even a bloody certified genius, but he's amost as insufferable as Dave Weiner. Don't try and submit a patch - unless you are just donating to his case, and want nothing as a contributor. Also, be prepared for the contempt of his responses.

Besides, who wants software written by a cartoon bear?