2.5 Admins 2.5 Admins 280: Bad Parking
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Jan 1, 2026 Discover why hanging onto old domains might be a smart move and the potential pitfalls of typo squatting. Learn about the alarming trend of expired domains serving up malicious content. The hosts also dive into the intricate world of LLMs, unpacking their flaws while highlighting their usefulness. Plus, they deliver advice on whether separating compute and storage in home setups is beneficial. Tune in for insights on digital trust, domain management, and the nuances of modern networking!
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Expired Official Domains Are Dangerous
- Letting old official domains lapse creates real-world harm by redirecting trust to malicious actors.
- Allan Jude and Jim Salter show expired government domains can leak internal traffic and mislead vulnerable users.
Autodiscover Domains Led To Password Leaks
- Jim recounts an Outlook autodiscover problem where researchers registered fallback domains and received many password resets.
- He uses it to illustrate how unmanaged fallback domains can leak sensitive traffic to outsiders.
Use A Protected Namespace
- Use a restricted or protected namespace for official sites to prevent third-party registration.
- Allan Jude recommends migrating government services under controlled domains like gov.uk or gc.ca to reduce spoofing risk.
