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Was there a Hack/Data Breach at Epik?
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<blockquote data-quote="robmonster" data-source="post: 2348906" data-attributes="member: 143534"><p>My goodness, this thread got busy today. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>Quick update:</p><p></p><p>- The tech work continues apace. Most significantly is the explicit separation of Dev and Ops. Traditionally in a small enterprise those teams can be one and the same but as an organization achieves maturity, those functions become operationally separate.</p><p></p><p>- The oldest legacy code from the 2011 acquisition of Intrust Domains is substantially being upgraded and ultimately replaced. Bear in mind that the registrar software is a rather unique class of software so full replacement is not a small task, but because we have a large dev team that work is well under way.</p><p></p><p>- Software like Masterbucks, DNProtect.com, WHOQ.com and TrustRatings.com are more representative of modern coding frameworks. They were being deployed apace. Some of these ecosystem innovations are now on a slower track due to the emphasis on the core.</p><p></p><p>- The support team continues to do an exemplary job, as it has undergone significant expansion and upgrade, operating 24.7 for email, chat and phone. Our TrustPilot score has stayed at or around 4.9 throughout the episode. Account security and domain security remain our top priority.</p><p></p><p>- Domains under management also continues to rise and never dropped below the level when the incident occurred. Today's transfers out were a benign 62 domains, quite typical for a registrar where domains are being bought and sold. Nearly 600 transfers in, vast majority of which is .com.</p><p></p><p>As for the topic of "shady customers", let me remind the deal reminder of our thoughtful analysis on the topic:</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.epik.com/blog/splc[/URL]</p><p></p><p>The reality is that Epik has very few of these so-called problem customers.</p><p></p><p>What is also worth noting is that customers like Gab.com which the SPLC reviles just celebrated their 3 year anniversary of the brutal takedown operation that was directed against them.</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://gab.com/a/posts/107182078171683679[/URL]</p><p></p><p>I believe Epik made the right decision in allowing them to come back online when Godaddy booted them. The controlled media has never really forgiven Epik for that decision, but the reality is that they have sown the seeds of their own destruction as evidenced by the viral "Lets go Brandon" meme which mocks media doublespeak.</p><p></p><p>And now we have entered into a new chapter with the arrival of DWAC and a multi-billion dollar war chest with which to buy those assets that have yet to be destroyed by other means. The following image from the DWAC investor briefing is illustrative of the plan:</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]5594[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>What these organizations will ultimately will find that not everything can be bought, and not everyone has a price. That was the implied subtext of this Tweet:</p><p></p><p>[MEDIA=twitter]1453135652145483776[/MEDIA]</p><p></p><p>We are heading into a very interesting phase. Those of you who enjoy independent media might some day appreciate the useful role that Epik played. </p><p></p><p>If you are wondering why Epik got so much attention in the last 2 months, you might consider what others have already concluded: there are no other Epik's. </p><p></p><p>If you enjoy being lied to, or like losing your civil liberty, that is your prerogative. Most people would rather have it the American way which is why Epik is their friend and ally, even if it is occasionally uncomfortable to utter it.</p><p></p><p>[MEDIA=twitter]1453518755171024900[/MEDIA]</p><p></p><p>Thanks to all our dear industry friends who continue to have our back, and who understand the historic times we are living in, and govern themselves accordingly.</p><p></p><p><strong>#BeEpik</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="robmonster, post: 2348906, member: 143534"] My goodness, this thread got busy today. :-) Quick update: - The tech work continues apace. Most significantly is the explicit separation of Dev and Ops. Traditionally in a small enterprise those teams can be one and the same but as an organization achieves maturity, those functions become operationally separate. - The oldest legacy code from the 2011 acquisition of Intrust Domains is substantially being upgraded and ultimately replaced. Bear in mind that the registrar software is a rather unique class of software so full replacement is not a small task, but because we have a large dev team that work is well under way. - Software like Masterbucks, DNProtect.com, WHOQ.com and TrustRatings.com are more representative of modern coding frameworks. They were being deployed apace. Some of these ecosystem innovations are now on a slower track due to the emphasis on the core. - The support team continues to do an exemplary job, as it has undergone significant expansion and upgrade, operating 24.7 for email, chat and phone. Our TrustPilot score has stayed at or around 4.9 throughout the episode. Account security and domain security remain our top priority. - Domains under management also continues to rise and never dropped below the level when the incident occurred. Today's transfers out were a benign 62 domains, quite typical for a registrar where domains are being bought and sold. Nearly 600 transfers in, vast majority of which is .com. As for the topic of "shady customers", let me remind the deal reminder of our thoughtful analysis on the topic: [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.epik.com/blog/splc[/URL] The reality is that Epik has very few of these so-called problem customers. What is also worth noting is that customers like Gab.com which the SPLC reviles just celebrated their 3 year anniversary of the brutal takedown operation that was directed against them. [URL unfurl="true"]https://gab.com/a/posts/107182078171683679[/URL] I believe Epik made the right decision in allowing them to come back online when Godaddy booted them. The controlled media has never really forgiven Epik for that decision, but the reality is that they have sown the seeds of their own destruction as evidenced by the viral "Lets go Brandon" meme which mocks media doublespeak. And now we have entered into a new chapter with the arrival of DWAC and a multi-billion dollar war chest with which to buy those assets that have yet to be destroyed by other means. The following image from the DWAC investor briefing is illustrative of the plan: [ATTACH type="full"]5594[/ATTACH] What these organizations will ultimately will find that not everything can be bought, and not everyone has a price. That was the implied subtext of this Tweet: [MEDIA=twitter]1453135652145483776[/MEDIA] We are heading into a very interesting phase. Those of you who enjoy independent media might some day appreciate the useful role that Epik played. If you are wondering why Epik got so much attention in the last 2 months, you might consider what others have already concluded: there are no other Epik's. If you enjoy being lied to, or like losing your civil liberty, that is your prerogative. Most people would rather have it the American way which is why Epik is their friend and ally, even if it is occasionally uncomfortable to utter it. [MEDIA=twitter]1453518755171024900[/MEDIA] Thanks to all our dear industry friends who continue to have our back, and who understand the historic times we are living in, and govern themselves accordingly. [B]#BeEpik[/B] [/QUOTE]
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