WARNING: AOL is hosed (again)

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Just for those who aren't aware yet, all your mail to aol.com is about
to bounce.

sprunk@pegasus:~> host -t ns aol.com c.root-servers.net
Using domain server:
Name: c.root-servers.net
Address: 192.33.4.12
Aliases:

aol.com name server DNS2.AUTONET.NET
aol.com name server DNS1.AUTONET.NET

sprunk@pegasus:~> host -t mx aol.com dns.autonet.net
Error in looking up server name:
Host not found.

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Yep, somebody modified the delegation via a forged domain
modification email. An emergency root server update has been done to
correct the problem.

Meanwhile, DNS1 and DNS2.AUTONET.NET are going to temporarily act
authoritatively for AOL.COM until the ttl expires.

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Yep, somebody modified the delegation via a forged domain
modification email. An emergency root server update has been done to
correct the problem.

Isn't an acknowlegement required with the correct tracking number?

If yes, were acknowlegement(s) also forged with guessed tracking numbers?

If yes to my second question, then the tracking numbers either need to be
made much longer and randomized or a one time pass phrase (session key)
needs to be added to the acknowlegement form.

Mike.

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Yo Mark!