FYI, thought this might be of interest. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:39:46 -0500 From: Knujon Reports <repo...@knujon.com> Reply-To: cont...@knujon.com Subject: Massive Crackdown on Internet Drug Traffic
Hello, We are seeing the beginning of a new chapter in Internet compliance that is the result of months of work. Codenamed Operation Pangea II: sweeps, seizures, raids, as well as the termination of hundreds of core transaction websites have occurred in 26 countries. Illegal web pharmacies advertised in spam, dealing in counterfeit versions of drugs that harm consumers have been terminated in the real world as well as the virtual. As part of this activity, Registrars and ISPs have been warned about the illegal nature of these businesses. Read the INTERPOL release here: http://www.interpol.int/Public/ICPO/PressReleases/PR2009/PR2009111.asp Read the FDA release here: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm191330.htm In conjunction with this, KnujOn has initiated a number actions that unfortunately we cannot discuss at this time. However, the goal of all this is to create a permanent change at the Internet provider level and not to merely shut down a number of websites. We have been working with LegitScript.com and will continue to do so for the benefit of the consumer. More details here: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2009/11/fda_targets_rogue_inter net_pha.html This illicit traffic is very harmful as the criminals use current events to target consumer health for fast cash by selling phony flu medicine: http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2009/11/18/cybercrime-capitalizes-on-swine-flu-f ears/. You can follow our explanation of the problem as it relates to spam and the Registrars here: http://www.circleid.com/posts/20091119_whats_driving_spam_and_domain_fraud_i llicit_drug_traffic/ ------------------ Submission options: http://www.knujon.com/sendusspam.html To request FTP access, email cont...@knujon.com Knujon news: http://www.knujon.com/news.html Knujon Discussion Group at LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1870205 Knujon forum at inboxrevenge.com: http://ksforum.inboxrevenge.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1666 KnujOn is an all volunteer, un-funded initiative. Our responsibilities have grown exponentially in the last year and our pay is still zero. We are committed to this solution and appreciate your patience while we work our way through the maze of Internet bureaucracy to reduce illicit traffic and spam. Thank you for your continued support!
