It's a pretty tough issue... seems like whoever initiated the malicious behavior should foot the bill, but in cases where that person can't be located then I guess the victims of the attacks just have to eat the cost. Seems like a good incentive for customers to keep servers patched and firewalled (though even that won't guard against all attacks), as well as provide assistance in tracking down the responsible persons.
That insurance idea is definately interesting. It would probably be a good idea for ISPs (or third-party comanies) to consider offering insurance plans for their services, in case of situations like those.
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Hmm, true. I hear consultants make good money, perhaps I could do that for a living.
I installed my cordless phone all by myself. Do I qualify as a "wireless engineer"?
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Some of us are too poor to afford motorized transportation. Eat my Razor-dust, you insensitive clod!
It's a pretty tough issue... seems like whoever initiated the malicious behavior should foot the bill, but in cases where that person can't be located then I guess the victims of the attacks just have to eat the cost. Seems like a good incentive for customers to keep servers patched and firewalled (though even that won't guard against all attacks), as well as provide assistance in tracking down the responsible persons.
That insurance idea is definately interesting. It would probably be a good idea for ISPs (or third-party comanies) to consider offering insurance plans for their services, in case of situations like those.