Okay, deep breath, let's get this over with. In the grand act of digital self-sabotage, we've littered this site with cookies. Yep, we did that. Why? So your highness can have a 'premium' experience or whatever. These traitorous cookies hide in your browser, eagerly waiting to welcome you back like a guilty dog that's just chewed your favorite shoe. And, if that's not enough, they also tattle on which parts of our sad little corner of the web you obsess over. Feels dirty, doesn't it?
DNS Drama: When Your Internet Goes on a Surprise Holiday
DNS is more than just translating human-readable hostnames to IP addresses; it’s the backbone of internet consistency. But what happens when your registrar drops the ball? Hurricane Electric found out the hard way when a “clientHold” status took them offline. Turns out, DNS without a…
Hot Take:
Who knew that the Achilles’ heel of the mighty internet was simply a registrar with a bad case of “clientHold”? Looks like even the digital titans can get tripped up by a good ol’ fashioned paperwork mishap. DNS, you had one job!
Key Points:
– Hurricane Electric’s domain “he.net” was removed from the DNS due to a “clientHold” status by their registrar, Network Solutions.
– The “clientHold” status typically indicates legal disputes, non-payment, or deletion processes.
– The incident caused major disruptions for Hurricane Electric’s customers, as name resolution for “he.net” failed.
– The issue was reportedly triggered by a phishing complaint, leading Network Solutions to take action without immediate customer communication.
– The incident highlights the fragility of DNS systems and the importance of reliable customer support from registrars.
Already a member? Log in here