From XXXXXX@flex.com Mon Apr 29 21:29:46 2002 Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 16:22:14 -1000 From: XXXXX XXXXX Subject: From Network Security From: XXXXX XXXXX, Network Security Fish Discs Corporation We have detected several attempts on our network from 206.168.0.10. One of our guys was working a critical project on a laptop, and when he inadvertently allowed a communication attempt from that IP thru the firewall, it crashed the computer. We subsequently researched the computer logs on that computer and found several attempts and/or port scans on this network from that IP. We have traced it back to Blah Blah at Blah Blah Blah in Blah and Packet Pushers. We have repeatedly attempted to call at 303-499-NNNN, but it has been busy, we suspect due to modem use. We attempted to break into the line thru the local operator, but they informed us that the line was scrambled and could not be broken into. This heightened our suspicions, so the FBI/Denver office has been alerted. Satellite puts you right between 2 bends in the road on Blah, off Chambers in close proximity to 93, and next to what appears to be a reservoir, tucked up near the mountain range, but of course that's all we can see from out here in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Point is, you should stay out of our network, or you should wrangle in whomever is attempting to get into our network on your subnet. We DO NOT take kindly to it whatsoever. If this was honest internet noise from a DNS server on your system, please accept our apologies, and explain it to our friends in Denver when they contact you. If this was an attempt to compromise our network, we really think you (or whomever on your subnet) need to find another hobby. We have set our network filters to watch for your subnet, and Genuity has also been alerted. Again, sometimes it's hard to tell a hack from a friendly mistake or an over-eager DNS server, or someone else on your subnet, so if that's the case, do accept our most sincere apologies, but please do look into it. Items showing up on the log is one thing, but the 'blue screen of death' upon accepting a communication from your IP is quite another. Thanks for your time, and I'm always available for your reply. XXXXX XXXXX Network Security Fish Discs Corporation