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> Unfortunately, according to trusted sources (ex-employees) of Hetzner.de, this is policy and not an exception. They have realized they can save money (by limi
by codesuela 13y ago
> Unfortunately, according to trusted sources (ex-employees) of Hetzner.de, this is policy and not an exception. They have realized they can save money (by limiting attacks) by redirecting the attacks back at the person reporting them. That way, the hacker/cracker/kiddie using their services will not cancel their contract with Hetzner, and in return Hetzner will remain protected.
I don't think that this has to do with Hetzner needing criminal business but rather with Hetzner not wanting to shut down an entire server if a part of it has been breached.
Forwarding that complaint in it's entirety is definitely not best practice however making such allegations is neither.
- nmcfarl 13y agoThat was roughly my take away. Hetzner looks really bad - but the explanation that they are incompetent and lazy sounds more likely than the criminal explanation. And EFnet looks wronged. But also looks bad for spreading allegations against Hetzner of profiteering from criminals without much more substantial backing. Sticking to the facts of the situation would have produced a more powerful, and damning condemnation.
- rhizome 13y agoThis isn't court, I think it's reasonable to forgive humanity entering into the issue. Besides, this appears to be a citizenship issue, so banishment also comes as no surprise.
- devicenull 13y agoWhat are "best practices" here? I've been unable to find any guidance about how these types of issues should be handled.