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Peer-to-peer networks co-opted for DOS attacks
Robert Lemos, SecurityFocus 2007-05-28

A flaw in the design of a popular peer-to-peer network software has given attackers the ability to create massive denial-of-service attacks that can easily overwhelm corporate Web sites, a security firm warned last week.

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Re: Re: Peer-to-peer networks co-opted for DOS attacks 2007-05-30
Ken
The problem with this (and the gun control arguement) rights related arguement is the inherent lack of responsibility we tie to rights. We don't tie the "right" to own a gun to the reponsibility that should be assumed by the "right holder" should that gun is used in the commission of an offence. If ...

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