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Think DNS vs IP. "Hey, Kentrak! I'm concerned about 2600:1401:d000:38a::1aca." versus "Hey, Kentrak! I'm concerned about the Akamai node that's answering for
by dsr_ 1y ago
Think DNS vs IP.
"Hey, Kentrak! I'm concerned about 2600:1401:d000:38a::1aca."
versus
"Hey, Kentrak! I'm concerned about the Akamai node that's answering for www.apple.com!"
If you are staring at the same one for hours upon hours, you might remember the number. I'm saying that any time someone is referencing a CVE in any other context, they should use a memorable, informative, searchable, non-clickbaity name.
Previously I have expressed negative feelings about people claiming Heartbleed, Shellshock, and so forth -- they are unnecessarily dramatic. Now I feel that we need a middle course.