Um, does it strike anyone else as funny that we're all shouting about how Linux isn't to blame for the DOS attacks, and then we go and overload the box with the article?
1) most colleges don't require wearing ID badges, it's more something you have to show/swipe/etc to gain entry somewhere.
2) most colleges have an opt-out policy, where you can request an alternative ID number be assigned. This probably would have affected your healthplan too.
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Note that they did not publicize it in any way. They just set up the system and left. Not exactly entrapment.
SDSC honeypot Paul
Um, does it strike anyone else as funny that we're all shouting about how Linux isn't to blame for the DOS attacks, and then we go and overload the box with the article?
DOS in action...
It's different because:
1) most colleges don't require wearing ID badges, it's more something you have to show/swipe/etc to gain entry somewhere.
2) most colleges have an opt-out policy, where you can request an alternative ID number be assigned. This probably would have affected your healthplan too.
Paul