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Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)                      J. LivingoodRequest for Comments: 6561                                       N. ModyCategory: Informational                                     M. O'ReirdanISSN: 2070-1721                                                  Comcast                                                              March 2012Recommendations for the Remediation of Bots in ISP NetworksAbstract   This document contains recommendations on how Internet Service   Providers can use various remediation techniques to manage the   effects of malicious bot infestations on computers used by their   subscribers.  Internet users with infected computers are exposed to   risks such as loss of personal data and increased susceptibility to   online fraud.  Such computers can also become inadvertent   participants in or components of an online crime network, spam   network, and/or phishing network as well as be used as a part of a   distributed denial-of-service attack.  Mitigating the effects of and   remediating the installations of malicious bots will make it more   difficult for botnets to operate and could reduce the level of online   crime on the Internet in general and/or on a particular Internet   Service Provider's network.Status of This Memo   This document is not an Internet Standards Track specification; it is   published for informational purposes.   This document is a product of the Internet Engineering Task Force   (IETF).  It represents the consensus of the IETF community.  It has   received public review and has been approved for publication by the   Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG).  Not all documents   approved by the IESG are a candidate for any level of Internet   Standard; seeSection 2 of RFC 5741.   Information about the current status of this document, any errata,   and how to provide feedback on it may be obtained athttp://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc6561.Copyright Notice   Copyright (c) 2012 IETF Trust and the persons identified as the   document authors.  All rights reserved.Livingood, et al.             Informational                     [Page 1]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012   This document is subject toBCP 78 and the IETF Trust's Legal   Provisions Relating to IETF Documents   (http://trustee.ietf.org/license-info) in effect on the date of   publication of this document.  Please review these documents   carefully, as they describe your rights and restrictions with respect   to this document.  Code Components extracted from this document must   include Simplified BSD License text as described in Section 4.e of   the Trust Legal Provisions and are provided without warranty as   described in the Simplified BSD License.Table of Contents1. Introduction ....................................................31.1. Key Terminology ............................................31.1.1. Malicious Bots, or Bots .............................31.1.2. Bot Networks, or Botnets ............................41.1.3. Host ................................................51.1.4. Malware .............................................51.1.5. Fast Flux ...........................................52. Problem Statement ...............................................63. Important Notice of Limitations and Scope .......................74. Detection of Bots ...............................................85. Notification to Internet Users .................................125.1. Email Notification ........................................135.2. Telephone Call Notification ...............................135.3. Postal Mail Notification ..................................145.4. Walled Garden Notification ................................145.5. Instant Message Notification ..............................165.6. Short Message Service (SMS) Notification ..................165.7. Web Browser Notification ..................................17      5.8. Considerations for Notification to Public Network           Locations .................................................18      5.9. Considerations for Notification to Network           Locations Using a Shared IP Address .......................185.10. Notification and End User Expertise ......................196. Remediation of Hosts Infected with a Bot .......................196.1. Guided Remediation Process ................................216.2. Professionally Assisted Remediation Process ...............227. Failure or Refusal to Remediate ................................238. Sharing of Data from the User to the ISP .......................239. Security Considerations ........................................2310. Privacy Considerations ........................................2411. Acknowledgements ..............................................2412. Informative References ........................................26Appendix A.  Examples of Third-Party Malware Lists ................28Livingood, et al.             Informational                     [Page 2]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 20121.  Introduction   This document contains recommendations on how Internet Service   Providers can use various remediation techniques to manage the   effects of malicious bot infestations on computers used by their   subscribers.  Internet users with infected computers are exposed to   risks such as loss of personal data and increased susceptibility to   online fraud.  Such computers can also become inadvertent   participants in or components of an online crime network, spam   network, and/or phishing network as well as be used as a part of a   distributed denial-of-service attack.  Mitigating the effects of and   remediating the installations of malicious bots will make it more   difficult for botnets to operate and could reduce the level of online   crime on the Internet in general and/or on a particular Internet   Service Provider's network.1.1.  Key Terminology   This section defines the key terms used in this document.1.1.1.  Malicious Bots, or Bots   A malicious or potentially malicious bot (derived from the word   "robot", hereafter simply referred to as a "bot") refers to a program   that is installed on a system in order to enable that system to   automatically (or semi-automatically) perform a task or set of tasks   typically under the command and control of a remote administrator, or   "bot master".  Bots are also known as "zombies".  Such bots may have   been installed surreptitiously, without the user's full understanding   of what the bot will do once installed, unknowingly as part of   another software installation, under false pretenses, and/or in a   variety of other possible ways.   It is important to note that there are "good" bots.  Such good bots   are often found interacting with a computing resource in environments   such as gaming and Internet Relay Chat (IRC) [RFC1459], where a   continual, interactive presence can be a requirement for   participating in the games.  Since such good bots are performing   useful, lawful, and non-disruptive functions, there is no reason for   a provider to monitor for their presence and/or alert users to their   presence.   While there may be good, or harmless bots, for the purposes of this   document, all mention of bots shall assume that the bots involved are   malicious or potentially malicious in nature.  Such malicious bots   shall generally be assumed to have been deployed without the   permission or conscious understanding of a particular Internet user.   Thus, without a user's knowledge, bots may transform the user'sLivingood, et al.             Informational                     [Page 3]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012   computing device into a platform from which malicious activities can   be conducted.  In addition, included explicitly in this category are   potentially malicious bots, which may initially appear neutral but   may simply be waiting for remote instructions to transform and/or   otherwise begin engaging in malicious behavior.  In general,   installation of a malicious bot without user knowledge and consent is   considered in most regions to be unlawful, and the activities of   malicious bots typically involve unlawful or other maliciously   disruptive activities.1.1.2.  Bot Networks, or Botnets   A "bot network", or "botnet", is defined as a concerted network of   bots capable of acting on instructions generated remotely.  The   malicious activities are either focused on the information on the   local machine or acting to provide services for remote machines.   Bots are highly customizable so they can be programmed to do many   things.  The major malicious activities include but are not limited   to identity theft, spam, spim (spam over Instant Messaging (IM)),   spit (spam over Internet telephony), email address harvesting,   distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, key-logging, fraudulent   DNS pharming (redirection), hosting proxy services, fast flux (seeSection 1.1.5) hosting, hosting of illegal content, use in man-in-   the-middle attacks, and click fraud.   Infection vectors (infection pathways) include un-patched operating   systems, software vulnerabilities (which include so-called zero-day   vulnerabilities where no patch yet exists), weak/non-existent   passwords, malicious web sites, un-patched browsers, malware,   vulnerable helper applications, inherently insecure protocols,   protocols implemented without security features switched on, and   social engineering techniques to gain access to the user's computer.   The detection and destruction of bots is an ongoing issue and also a   constant battle between the Internet security community and network   security engineers on the one hand and bot developers on the other.   Initially, some bots used IRC to communicate but were easy to shut   down if the command and control server was identified and   deactivated.  Newer command and control methods have evolved, such   that those currently employed by bot masters make them much more   resistant to deactivation.  With the introduction of peer-to-peer   (P2P) architectures and associated protocols, the use of HTTP and   other resilient communication protocols, and the widespread adoption   of encryption, bots are considerably more difficult to identify and   isolate from typical network usage.  As a result, increased reliance   is being placed on anomaly detection and behavioral analysis, both   locally and remotely, to identify bots.Livingood, et al.             Informational                     [Page 4]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 20121.1.3.  Host   As used in the context of this document, the host or computer of an   end user is intended to refer to a computing device that connects to   the Internet.  This encompasses devices used by Internet users such   as personal computers (including laptops, desktops, and netbooks),   mobile phones, smart phones, home gateway devices, and other end user   computing devices that are connected or can connect to the public   Internet and/or private IP networks.   Increasingly, other household systems and devices contain embedded   hosts that are connected to or can connect to the public Internet   and/or private IP networks.  However, these devices may not be under   interactive control of the Internet user, such as may be the case   with various smart home and smart grid devices.1.1.4.  Malware   Malware is short for "malicious software".  In this case, malicious   bots are considered a subset of malware.  Other forms of malware   could include viruses and other similar types of software.  Internet   users can sometimes cause their hosts to be infected with malware,   which may include a bot or cause a bot to install itself, via   inadvertently accessing a specific web site, downloading a file, or   other activities.   In other cases, Internet-connected hosts may become infected with   malware through externally initiated malicious activities such as the   exploitation of vulnerabilities or the brute force guessing of access   credentials.1.1.5.  Fast Flux   Domain Name System (DNS) fast fluxing occurs when a domain is bound   in DNS using A records to multiple IP addresses, each of which has a   very short Time-to-Live (TTL) value associated with it.  This means   that the domain resolves to varying IP addresses over a short period   of time.   DNS fast flux is typically used in conjunction with proxies that are   normally run on compromised user hosts.  These proxies route the web   requests to the real host, which serves the data being sought.  The   effect of this is to make the detection of the real host much more   difficult and to ensure that the backend or hidden site remains up   for as long as possible.Livingood, et al.             Informational                     [Page 5]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 20122.  Problem Statement   Hosts used by Internet users, which in this case are customers of an   Internet Service Provider (ISP), can be infected with malware that   may contain and/or install one or more bots on a host.  They can   present a major problem for an ISP for a number of reasons (not to   mention, of course, the problems created for users).  First, these   bots can be used to send spam, in some cases very large volumes of   spam [Spamalytics].  This spam can result in extra cost for the ISPs   in terms of wasted network, server, and/or personnel resources, among   many other potential costs and side effects.  Such spam can also   negatively affect the reputation of the ISP, their customers, and the   email reputation of the IP address space used by the ISP (often   referred to simply as "IP reputation").  A further potential   complication is that IP space compromised by bad reputation may   continue to carry this bad reputation even when used for entirely   innocent purposes following reassignment of that IP space.   In addition, these bots can act as platforms for directing,   participating in, or otherwise conducting attacks on critical   Internet infrastructure [Threat-Report].  Bots are frequently used as   part of coordinated DDoS attacks for criminal, political, or other   motivations [Gh0st][Dragon][DDoS].  For example, bots have been used   to attack Internet resources and infrastructure ranging from web   sites to email servers and DNS servers, as well as the critical   Internet infrastructure of entire countries [Estonia][Combat-Zone].   Motivations for such coordinated DDoS attacks can range from criminal   extortion attempts through to online protesting and nationalistic   fervor [Whiz-Kid].  DDoS attacks may also be motivated by simple   personal vendettas or by persons simply seeking a cheap thrill at the   expense of others.   There is good evidence to suggest that bots are being used in the   corporate environment for purposes of corporate espionage including   the exfiltration of corporate financial data and intellectual   property.  This also extends to the possibility of bots being used   for state-sponsored purposes such as espionage.   While any computing device can be infected with bots, the majority of   bot infections affect the personal computers used by Internet end   users.  As a result of the role of ISPs in providing IP connectivity,   among many other services, to Internet users, these ISPs are in a   unique position to be able to attempt to detect and observe botnets   operating in their networks.  Furthermore, ISPs may also be in a   unique position to be able to notify their customers of actual,   potential, or likely infection by bots or other infection.Livingood, et al.             Informational                     [Page 6]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012   From the perspective of end users, being notified that they may have   an infected computer on their network is important information.  Once   they know this, they can take steps to remove the bots, resolve any   problems that may stem from the bot infection, and protect themselves   against future threats.  It is important to notify users that they   may be infected with a bot because bots can consume vast amounts of   local computing and network resources, enable theft of personal   information (including personal financial information), enable the   host to be used for criminal activities (that may result in the   Internet user being legally culpable), and destroy or leave the host   in an unrecoverable state via "kill switch" bot technologies.   As a result, the intent of this document is to provide guidance to   ISPs and other organizations for the remediation of hosts infected   with bots, so as to reduce the size of botnets and minimize the   potential harm that bots can inflict upon Internet infrastructure in   general as well as on individual Internet users.  Efforts by ISPs and   other organizations can, over time, reduce the pool of hosts infected   with bots on the Internet, which in turn could result in smaller   botnets with less capability for disruption.   The potential mitigation of bots is accomplished through a process of   detection, notification to Internet users, and remediation of bot   infections with a variety of tools, as described later in this   document.3.  Important Notice of Limitations and Scope   The techniques described in this document in no way guarantee the   remediation of all bots.  Bot removal is potentially a task requiring   specialized knowledge, skills, and tools; it may be beyond the   ability of average users.  Attempts at bot removal may frequently be   unsuccessful, or only partially successful, leaving the user's system   in an unstable and unsatisfactory state or even in a state where it   is still infected.  Attempts at bot removal can result in side   effects ranging from a loss of data to partial or complete loss of   system usability.   In general, the only way a user can be sure they have removed some of   today's increasingly sophisticated malware is by "nuking-and-paving"   the system: reformatting the drive, reinstalling the operating system   and applications (including all patches) from scratch, and then   restoring user files from a known clean backup.  However, the   introduction of persistent memory-based malware may mean that, in   some cases, this may not be enough and may prove to be more than any   end user can be reasonably expected to resolve [BIOS].  Experienced   users would have to re-flash or re-image persistent memory sections   or components of their hosts in order to remove persistent memory-Livingood, et al.             Informational                     [Page 7]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012   based malware.  However, in some cases, not even nuking-and-paving   the system will solve the problem, which calls for hard drive   replacement and/or complete replacement of the host.   Devices with embedded operating systems, such as video gaming   consoles and smart home appliances, will most likely be beyond a   user's capability to remediate by themselves and could therefore   require the aid of vendor-specific advice, updates, and tools.   However, in some cases, such devices will have a function or switch   to enable the user to reset that device to a factory default   configuration, which may sometimes enable the user to remediate the   infection.  Care should be taken when imparting remediation advice to   Internet users given the increasingly wide array of computing devices   that can be, or could be, infected by bots in the future.   This document is not intended to address the issues relating to the   prevention of bots on an end user device.  This is out of the scope   of this document.4.  Detection of Bots   An ISP must first identify that an Internet user is infected or   likely to have been infected with a bot (a user is assumed to be   their customer or otherwise connected to the ISP's network).  The ISP   should attempt to detect the presence of bots using methods,   processes, and tools that maintain the privacy of the personally   identifiable information (PII) of their customers.  The ISP should   not block legitimate traffic in the course of bot detection and   should instead employ detection methods, tools, and processes that   seek to be non-disruptive and transparent to Internet users and end   user applications.   Detection methods, tools, and processes may include analysis of   specific network and/or application traffic flows (such as traffic to   an email server), analysis of aggregate network and/or application   traffic data, data feeds received from other ISPs and organizations   (such as lists of the ISP's IP addresses that have been reported to   have sent spam), feedback from the ISP's customers or other Internet   users, as well as a wide variety of other possibilities.  In   practice, it has proven effective to confirm a bot infection through   the use of a combination of multiple bot detection data points.  This   can help to corroborate information of varying dependability or   consistency, as well as to avoid or minimize the possibility of false   positive identification of hosts.  Detection should also, where   possible and feasible, attempt to classify the specific bot infection   type in order to confirm that it is malicious in nature, estimate the   variety and severity of threats it may pose (such as spam bot, key-   logging bot, file distribution bot, etc.), and determine potentialLivingood, et al.             Informational                     [Page 8]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012   methods for eventual remediation.  However, given the dynamic nature   of botnet management and the criminal incentives to seek quick   financial rewards, botnets frequently update or change their core   capabilities.  As a consequence, botnets that are initially detected   and classified by the ISP as made up of one particular type of bot   need to be continuously monitored and tracked in order to correctly   identify the threat the botnet poses at any particular point in time.   Detection is also time sensitive.  If complex analysis is required   and multiple confirmations are needed to verify a bot is indeed   present, then it is possible that the bot may cause some damage (to   either the infected host or a remotely targeted system) before it can   be stopped.  This means that an ISP needs to balance the desire or   need to definitively classify and/or confirm the presence of a bot,   which may take an extended period of time, with the ability to   predict the likelihood of a bot in a very short period of time.  Such   determinations must have a relatively low false positive rate in   order to maintain the trust of users.  This "definitive-versus-   likely" challenge is difficult and, when in doubt, ISPs should err on   the side of caution by communicating that a bot infection has taken   place.  This also means that Internet users may benefit from the   installation of client-based security software on their host.  This   can enable rapid heuristically based detection of bot activity, such   as the detection of a bot as it starts to communicate with other   botnets and execute commands.  Any bot detection system should also   be capable of adapting, either via manual intervention or   automatically, in order to cope with a rapidly evolving threat.   As noted above, detection methods, tools, and processes should ensure   that privacy of customers' personally identifiable information (PII)   is maintained.  This protection afforded to PII should also extend to   third parties processing data on behalf of ISPs.  While bot detection   methods, tools, and processes are similar to spam and virus defenses   deployed by the ISP for the benefit of their customers (and may be   directly related to those defenses), attempts to detect bots should   take into account the need of an ISP to take care to ensure any PII   collected or incidentally detected is properly protected.  This is   important because just as spam defenses may involve scanning the   content of email messages, which may contain PII, then so too may bot   defenses similarly come into incidental contact with PII.  The   definition of PII varies from one jurisdiction to the next so proper   care should be taken to ensure that any actions taken comply with   legislation and good practice in the jurisdiction in which the PII is   gathered.  Finally, depending upon the geographic region within which   an ISP operates, certain methods relating to bot detection may need   to be included in relevant terms of service documents or other   documents that are available to the customers of a particular ISP.Livingood, et al.             Informational                     [Page 9]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012   There are several bot detection methods, tools, and processes that an   ISP may choose to utilize, as noted in the list below.  It is   important to note that the technical solutions available are   relatively immature and are likely to change over time, evolving   rapidly in the coming years.  While these items are described in   relation to ISPs, they may also be applicable to organizations   operating other networks, such as campus networks and enterprise   networks.   a.  Where it is not legally proscribed and an accepted industry       practice in a particular market region, an ISP may in some manner       "scan" its IP space in order to detect un-patched or otherwise       vulnerable hosts or to detect the signs of infection.  This may       provide the ISP with the opportunity to easily identify Internet       users who appear already to be infected or are at great risk of       being infected with a bot.  ISPs should note that some types of       port scanning may leave network services in a hung state or       render them unusable due to common frailties and that many modern       firewall and host-based intrusion detection implementations may       alert the Internet user to the scan.  As a result, the scan may       be interpreted as a malicious attack against the host.       Vulnerability scanning has a higher probability of leaving       accessible network services and applications in a damaged state       and will often result in a higher probability of detection by the       Internet user and subsequent interpretation as a targeted attack.       Depending upon the vulnerability for which an ISP may be       scanning, some automated methods of vulnerability checking may       result in data being altered or created afresh on the Internet       user's host, which can be a problem in many legal environments.       It should also be noted that due to the prevalence of Network       Address Translation devices, Port Address Translation devices,       and/or firewall devices in user networks, network-based       vulnerability scanning may be of limited value.  Thus, while we       note that this is one technique that may be utilized, it is       unlikely to be particularly effective and has problematic side       effects, which leads the authors to recommend against the use of       this particular method.   b.  An ISP may also communicate and share selected data, via feedback       loops or other mechanisms, with various third parties.  Feedback       loops are consistently formatted feeds of real-time (or nearly       real-time) abuse reports offered by threat data clearinghouses,       security alert organizations, other ISPs, and other       organizations.  The formats for feedback loops include those       defined in both the Abuse Reporting Format (ARF) [RFC5965] and       the Incident Object Description Exchange Format (IODEF)       [RFC5070].  The data may include, but is not limited to, IP       addresses of hosts that appear to be either definitely orLivingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 10]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012       probably infected, IP addresses, domain names or fully qualified       domain names (FQDNs) known to host malware and/or be involved in       the command and control of botnets, recently tested or discovered       techniques for detecting or remediating bot infections, new       threat vectors, and other relevant information.  A few good       examples of data sharing are noted inAppendix A.   c.  An ISP may use Netflow [RFC3954] or other similar passive network       monitoring to identify network anomalies that may be indicative       of botnet attacks or bot communications.  For example, an ISP may       be able to identify compromised hosts by identifying traffic       destined to IP addresses associated with the command and control       of botnets or destined to the combination of an IP address and       control port associated with a command and control network       (sometimes command and control traffic comes from a host that has       legitimate traffic).  In addition, bots may be identified when a       remote host is under a DDoS attack, because hosts participating       in the attack will likely be infected by a bot.  This can often       be observed at network borders although ISPs should beware of       source IP address spoofing techniques that may be employed to       avoid or confuse detection.   d.  An ISP may use DNS-based techniques to perform detection.  For       example, a given classified bot may be known to query a specific       list of domain names at specific times or on specific dates (in       the example of the so-called "Conficker" bot (see [Conficker]),       often by matching DNS queries to a well-known list of domains       associated with malware.  In many cases, such lists are       distributed by or shared using third parties, such as threat data       clearinghouses.   e.  Because hosts infected by bots are frequently used to send spam       or participate in DDoS attacks, the ISP servicing those hosts       will normally receive complaints about the malicious network       traffic.  Those complaints may be sent to role accounts specified       inRFC 2142 [RFC2142], such as abuse@, or to other relevant       addresses such as to abuse or security addresses specified by the       site as part of its WHOIS (or other) contact data.   f.  ISPs may also discover likely bot-infected hosts located on other       networks.  Thus, when legally permissible in a particular market       region, it may be worthwhile for ISPs to share information       relating to those compromised hosts with the relevant remote       network operator, security researchers, and blocklist operators.Livingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 11]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012   g.  ISPs may operate or subscribe to services that provide       "sinkholing" or "honeynet" capabilities.  This may enable the ISP       to obtain near-real-time lists of bot-infected hosts as they       attempt to join a larger botnet or propagate to other hosts on a       network.   h.  ISP industry associations should examine the possibility of       collating statistics from ISP members in order to provide good       statistics about bot infections based on real ISP data.   i.  An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be a useful tool to       actually help identify the malware.  An IDS tool such as Snort       (open source IDS platform; see [Snort]) can be placed in a walled       garden and used to analyze end user traffic to confirm malware       type.  This will help with remediation of the infected device.5.  Notification to Internet Users   Once an ISP has detected a bot, or the strong likelihood of a bot,   steps should be undertaken to inform the Internet user that they may   have a bot-related problem.  An ISP should decide the most   appropriate method or methods for providing notification to one or   more of their customers or Internet users, depending upon a range of   factors including the technical capabilities of the ISP, the   technical attributes of its network, financial considerations,   available server resources, available organizational resources, the   number of likely infected hosts detected at any given time, and the   severity of any possible threats.  Such notification methods may   include one or more of the methods described in the following   subsections, as well as other possible methods not described below.   It is important to note that none of these methods are guaranteed to   be one hundred percent successful and that each has its own set of   limitations.  In addition, in some cases, an ISP may determine that a   combination of two or more methods is most appropriate and effective   and reduces the chance that malware may block a notification.  As   such, the authors recommend the use of multiple notification methods.   Finally, notification is also considered time sensitive; if the user   does not receive or view the notification in a timely fashion, then a   particular bot could launch an attack, exploit the user, or cause   other harm.  If possible, an ISP should establish a preferred means   of communication when the subscriber first signs up for service.  As   a part of the notification process, ISPs should maintain a record of   the allocation of IP addresses to subscribers for a period long   enough to allow any commonly used bot detection technology to be able   to accurately link an infected IP address to a subscriber.  ThisLivingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 12]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012   record should only be maintained for a period of time that is   necessary to support bot detection, but no longer, in order to   protect the privacy of the individual subscriber.   One important factor to bear in mind is that notification to end   users needs to be resistant to potential spoofing.  This should be   done to protect, as reasonably as possible, against the potential of   legitimate notifications being spoofed and/or used by parties with   intent to perform additional malicious attacks against victims of   malware or even to deliver additional malware.   It should be possible for the end user to indicate the preferred   means of notification on an opt-in basis for that notification   method.  It is recommended that the end user should not be allowed to   opt out of notification entirely.   When users are notified, an ISP should endeavor to give as much   information as possible to the end user regarding which bot detection   methods are employed at the ISP, consonant with not providing   information to those creating or deploying the bots so that they   would be able to avoid detection.5.1.  Email Notification   This is a common form of notification used by ISPs.  One drawback of   using email is that it is not guaranteed to be viewed within a   reasonable time frame, if at all.  The user may be using a different   primary email address than the one they provided to the ISP.  In   addition, some ISPs do not provide an email account at all as part of   a bundle of Internet services and/or do not have a need for or method   by which to request or retain the primary email addresses of Internet   users of their networks.  Another possibility is that the user, their   email client, and/or their email servers could determine or classify   such a notification as spam, which could delete the message or   otherwise file it in an email folder that the user may not check on a   regular and/or timely basis.  Bot masters have also been known to   impersonate the ISP or trusted sender and send fraudulent emails to   the users.  This technique of social engineering often leads to new   bot infestations.  Finally, if the user's email credentials are   compromised, then a hacker and/or a bot could simply access the   user's email account and delete the email before it is read by the   user.5.2.  Telephone Call Notification   A telephone call may be an effective means of communication in   particularly high-risk situations.  However, telephone calls may not   be feasible due to the cost of making a large number of calls, asLivingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 13]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012   measured in either time, money, organizational resources, server   resources, or some other means.  In addition, there is no guarantee   that the user will answer their phone.  To the extent that the   telephone number called by the ISP can be answered by the infected   computing device, the bot on that host may be able to disconnect,   divert, or otherwise interfere with an incoming call.  Users may also   interpret such a telephone notification as a telemarketing call and   therefore not welcome it or not accept the call at all.  Finally,   even if a representative of the ISP is able to connect with and speak   to a user, that user is very likely to lack the necessary technical   expertise to understand or be able to effectively deal with the   threat.5.3.  Postal Mail Notification   This form of notification is probably the least popular and effective   means of communication, due to preparation time, delivery time, the   cost of printing and paper, and the cost of postage.5.4.  Walled Garden Notification   Placing a user in a walled garden is another approach that ISPs may   take to notify users.  A "walled garden" refers to an environment   that controls the information and services that a subscriber is   allowed to utilize and what network access permissions are granted.   A walled garden implementation can range from strict to leaky.  In a   strict walled garden environment, access to most Internet resources   is typically limited by the ISP.  In contrast, a leaky walled garden   environment permits access to all Internet resources, except those   deemed malicious, and ensures access to those that can be used to   notify users of infections.   Walled gardens are effective because it is possible to notify the   user and simultaneously block all communication between the bot and   the command and control channel.  While in many cases the user is   almost guaranteed to view the notification message and take any   appropriate remediation actions, this approach can pose other   challenges.  For example, it is not always the case that a user is   actively utilizing a host that implements a web browser, has a web   browser actively running on it, or operates another application that   uses ports that are redirected to the walled garden.  In one example,   a user could be playing a game online, via the use of a dedicated,   Internet-connected game console.  In another example, the user may   not be using a host with a web browser when they are placed in the   walled garden and may instead be in the course of a telephone   conversation or may be expecting to receive a call using a Voice over   IP (VoIP) device of some type.  As a result, the ISP may feel the   need to maintain a potentially lengthy white list of domains that areLivingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 14]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012   not subject to the typical restrictions of a walled garden, which   could well prove to be an onerous task from an operational   perspective.   For these reasons, the implementation of a leaky walled garden makes   more sense, but a leaky walled garden has a different set of   drawbacks.  The ISP has to assume that the user will eventually use a   web browser to acknowledge the notification; otherwise, the user will   remain in the walled garden and not know it.  If the intent of the   leaky walled garden is solely to notify the user about the bot   infection, then the leaky walled garden is not ideal because   notification is time sensitive, and the user may not receive the   notification until the user invokes a request for the targeted   service and/or resource.  This means the bot can potentially do more   damage.  Additionally, the ISP has to identify which services and/or   resources to restrict for the purposes of notification.  This does   not have to be resource specific and can be time based and/or policy   based.  An example of how notification could be made on a timed basis   could involve notification for all HTTP requests every 10 minutes, or   show the notification for one in five HTTP requests.   The ISP has several options to determine when to let the user out of   the walled garden.  One approach may be to let the user determine   when to exit.  This option is suggested when the primary purpose of   the walled garden is to notify users and provide information on   remediation only, particularly since notification is not a guarantee   of successful remediation.  It could also be the case that, for   whatever reason, the user makes the judgment that they cannot then   take the time to remediate their host and that other online   activities that they would like to resume are more important.  Exit   from the walled garden may also involve a process to verify that it   is indeed the user who is requesting exit from the walled garden and   not the bot.   Once the user acknowledges the notification, they may decide either   to remediate and exit the walled garden or to exit the walled garden   without remediating the issue.  Another approach may be to enforce a   stricter policy and require the user to clean the host prior to   permitting the user to exit the walled garden, though this may not be   technically feasible depending upon the type of bot, obfuscation   techniques employed by a bot, and/or a range of other factors.  Thus,   the ISP may also need to support tools to scan the infected host (in   the style of a virus scan, rather than a port scan) and determine   whether it is still infected or rely on user judgment that the bot   has been disabled or removed.  One challenge with this approach is   that the user might have multiple hosts sharing a single IP address,   such as via a common home gateway device that performs NetworkLivingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 15]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012   Address Translation (NAT).  In such a case, the ISP may need to   determine from user feedback, or other means, that all affected hosts   have been remediated, which may or may not be technically feasible.   Finally, when a walled garden is used, a list of well-known addresses   for both operating system vendors and security vendors should be   created and maintained in a white list that permits access to these   sites.  This can be important for allowing access from the walled   garden by end users in search of operating system and application   patches.  It is recommended that walled gardens be seriously   considered as a method of notification as they are easy to implement   and proven to be effective as a means of getting end user attention.5.5.  Instant Message Notification   IM provides the ISP with a simple means to communicate with the user.   There are several advantages to using IM that make it an attractive   option.  If the ISP provides IM service and the user subscribes to   it, then the user can be notified easily.  IM-based notification can   be a cost-effective means to communicate with users automatically   from an IM alert system or by a manual process, involving the ISP's   support staff.  Ideally, the ISP should allow the user to register   their IM identity in an ISP account management system and grant   permission to be contacted via this means.  If the IM service   provider supports off-line messaging, then the user can be notified   regardless of whether they are currently logged into the IM system.   There are several drawbacks with this communications method.  There   is a high probability that a subscriber may interpret the   communication to be spim and thus ignore it.  Also, not every user   uses IM and/or the user may not provide their IM identity to the ISP   so some alternative means have to be used.  Even in those cases where   a user does have an IM address, they may not be signed onto that IM   system when the notification is attempted.  There may be a privacy   concern on the part of users when such an IM notification must be   transmitted over a third-party network and/or IM service.  As such,   should this method be used, the notification should be discreet and   not include any PII in the notification itself.5.6.  Short Message Service (SMS) Notification   SMS allows the ISP to send a brief description of the problem to   notify the user of the issue, typically to a mobile device such as a   mobile phone or smart phone.  Ideally, the ISP should allow the user   to register their mobile number and/or SMS address in an ISP account   management system and grant permission to be contacted via this   means.  The primary advantage of SMS is that users are familiar withLivingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 16]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012   receiving text messages and are likely to read them.  However, users   may not act on the notification immediately if they are not in front   of their host at the time of the SMS notification.   One disadvantage is that ISPs may have to follow up with an alternate   means of notification if not all of the necessary information may be   conveyed in one message, given constraints on the number of   characters in an individual message (typically 140 characters).   Another disadvantage with SMS is the cost associated with it.  The   ISP has to either build its own SMS gateway to interface with the   various wireless network service providers or use a third-party SMS   clearinghouse (relay) to notify users.  In both cases, an ISP may   incur fees related to SMS notifications, depending upon the method   used to send the notifications.  An additional downside is that SMS   messages sent to a user may result in a charge to the user by their   wireless provider, depending upon the plan to which they subscribe   and the country in which the user resides.  Another minor   disadvantage is that it is possible to notify the wrong user if the   intended user changes their mobile number but forgets to update it   with the ISP.   There are several other drawbacks with this communications method.   There is a high probability that subscriber may interpret the   communication to be spam and thus ignore it.  Also, not every user   uses SMS, and/or the user may not provide their SMS address or mobile   number to the ISP.  Even in those cases where a user does have an SMS   address or mobile number, their device may not be powered on or   otherwise available on a wireless network when the notification is   attempted.  There may also be a privacy concern on the part of users   when such an SMS notification must be transmitted over a third-party   network and/or SMS clearinghouse.  As such, should this method be   used, the notification should be discreet and not include any PII in   the notification itself.5.7.  Web Browser Notification   Near-real-time notification to the user's web browser is another   technique that may be utilized for notifying the user [RFC6108],   though how such a system might operate is outside the scope of this   document.  Such a notification could have a comparative advantage   over a walled garden notification, in that it does not restrict   traffic to a specified list of destinations in the same way that a   walled garden would, by definition.  However, as with a walled garden   notification, there is no guarantee that a user is making use of a   web browser at any given time, though such a system could certainly   provide a notification when such a browser is eventually used.   Compared to a walled garden, a web browser notification is probablyLivingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 17]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012   preferred from the perspective of Internet users, as it does not have   the risk of disrupting non-web sessions, such as online games, VoIP   calls, etc. (as noted inSection 5.4).   There are alternative methods of web browser notification offered   commercially by a number of vendors.  Many of the techniques used are   proprietary, and it is not within the scope of this document to   describe how they are implemented.  These techniques have been   successfully implemented at several ISPs.   It should be noted that web notification is only intended to notify   devices running a web browser.5.8.  Considerations for Notification to Public Network Locations   Delivering a notification to a location that provides a shared public   network, such as a train station, public square, coffee shop, or   similar location may be of low value since the users connecting to   such networks are typically highly transient and generally not known   to site or network administrators.  For example, a system may detect   that a host on such a network has a bot, but by the time a   notification is generated, that user has departed from the network   and moved elsewhere.5.9.  Considerations for Notification to Network Locations Using a      Shared IP Address   Delivering a notification to a location that accesses the Internet   routed through one or more shared public IP addresses may be of low   value since it may be quite difficult to differentiate between users   when providing a notification.  For example, on a business network of   500 users, all sharing one public IP address, it may be sub-optimal   to provide a notification to all 500 users if you only need one   specific user to be notified and take action.  As a result, such   networks may find value in establishing a localized bot detection and   notification system, just as they are likely to also establish other   localized systems for security, file sharing, email, and so on.   However, should an ISP implement some form of notification to such   networks, it may be better to simply send notifications to a   designated network administrator at the site.  In such a case, the   local network administrator may like to receive additional   information in such a notification, such as a date and timestamp, the   source port of the infected system, and malicious sites and ports   that may have been visited.Livingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 18]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 20125.10.  Notification and End User Expertise   The ultimate effectiveness of any of the aforementioned forms of   notification is heavily dependent upon both the expertise of the end   user and the wording of any such notification.  For example, while a   user may receive and acknowledge a notification, that user may lack   the necessary technical expertise to understand or be able to deal   effectively with the threat.  As a result, it is important that such   notifications use clear and easily understood language, so that the   majority of users (who are non-technical) may understand the   notification.  In addition, a notification should provide easily   understood guidance on how to remediate a threat as described inSection 6, potentially with one path for technical users to take and   another for non-technical users.6.  Remediation of Hosts Infected with a Bot   This section covers the different options available to remediate a   host, which means to remove, disable, or otherwise render a bot   harmless.  Prior to this step, an ISP has detected the bot, notified   the user that one of their hosts is infected with a bot, and now may   provide some recommended means to clean the host.  The generally   recommended approach is to provide the necessary tools and education   to the user so that they may perform bot remediation themselves,   particularly given the risks and difficulties inherent in attempting   to remove a bot.   For example, this may include the creation of a special web site with   security-oriented content that is dedicated for this purpose.  This   should be a well-publicized security web site to which a user with a   bot infection can be directed to for remediation.  This security web   site should clearly explain why the user was notified and may include   an explanation of what bots are and the threats that they pose.   There should be a clear explanation of the steps that the user should   take in order to attempt to clean their host and information on how   users can keep the host free of future infections.  The security web   site should also have a guided process that takes non-technical users   through the remediation process, on an easily understood, step-by-   step basis.   In terms of the text used to explain what bots are and the threats   that they pose, something simple such as this may suffice:      What is a bot?  A bot is a piece of software, generally installed      on your machine without your knowledge, which either sends spam or      tries to steal your personal information.  They can be very      difficult to spot, though you may have noticed that your computer      is running much more slowly than usual or you may notice regularLivingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 19]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012      disk activity even when you are not doing anything.  Ignoring this      problem is risky to you and your personal information.  Thus, bots      need to be removed to protect your data and your personal      information.   Many bots are designed to work in a very stealthy manner, and as   such, there may be a need to make sure that the Internet user   understands the magnitude of the threat faced despite the stealthy   nature of the bot.   It is also important to note that it may not be immediately apparent   to the Internet user precisely which devices have been infected with   a particular bot.  This may be due to the user's home network   configuration, which may encompass several hosts, where a home   gateway that performs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share a   single public IP address has been used.  Therefore, any of these   devices can be infected with a bot.  The consequence of this for an   ISP is that remediation advice may not ultimately be immediately   actionable by the Internet user, as that user may need to perform   additional investigation within their own home network.   An added complication is that the user may have a bot infection on a   device such as a video console, multimedia system, appliance, or   other end user computing device that does not have a typical desktop   computing interface.  As a result, diligence needs to be taken by the   ISP where possible such that it can identify and communicate the   specific nature of the device that has been infected with a bot and   provide further appropriate remediation advice.  If the ISP cannot   pin down the device or identify its type, then it should make it   clear to the user that any initial advice given is generic and   further advice can be given (or is available) once the type of   infected device is known.   There are a number of forums that exist online to provide security-   related support to end users.  These forums are staffed by volunteers   and often are focused around the use of a common tool set to help end   users to remediate hosts infected with malware.  It may be   advantageous to ISPs to foster a relationship with one or more   forums, perhaps by offering free hosting or other forms of   sponsorship.   It is also important to keep in mind that not all users will be   technically adept, as noted inSection 5.10.  As a result, it may be   more effective to provide a range of suggestion options for   remediation.  This may include, for example, a very detailed "do it   yourself" approach for experts, a simpler guided process for the   average user, and even assisted remediation as described inSection 6.2.Livingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 20]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 20126.1.  Guided Remediation Process   Minimally, the Guided Remediation Process should include the   following goals, with options and/or recommendations for achieving   them:   1.  Back up personal files.  For example:          Before you start, make sure to back up all of your important          data.  (You should do this on a regular basis anyway.)  You          can back up your files manually or using a system backup          software utility, which may be part of your Operating System          (OS).  You can back up your files to a USB Thumb Drive (aka          USB Key), a writable CD/DVD-ROM, an external hard drive, a          network file server, or an Internet-based backup service.       It may be advisable to suggest that the user backup is performed       onto separate backup media or devices if they suspect bot       infection.   2.  Download OS patches and Anti-Virus (A/V) software updates.  For       example, links could be provided to Microsoft Windows updates,       Apple Mac OS updates, or other major operating systems that are       relevant to users and their devices.   3.  Configure the host to automatically install updates for the OS,       A/V, and other common web browsers such as Microsoft Internet       Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera, and Google       Chrome.   4.  Get professional assistance if they are unable to remove the bots       themselves.  If purchasing professional assistance, then the user       should be encouraged to predetermine how much they are willing to       pay for that help.  For example, if the host that is being       remediated is old and can easily be replaced with a new, faster,       larger, and more reliable system for a certain cost, then it       makes no sense to spend more than that cost to fix the old host.       On the other hand, if the customer has a brand-new host, it might       make perfect sense to spend the money to attempt to remediate it.   5.  To continue, regardless of whether the user or a knowledgeable       technical assistant is working on remediating the host, the first       task should be to determine which of multiple potentially       infected machines may be the one that needs attention (in the       common case of multiple hosts in a home network).  Sometimes, as       in cases where there is only a single directly attached host, or       the user has been noticing problems with one of their hosts, this       can be easy.  Other times, it may be more difficult, especiallyLivingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 21]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012       if there are no clues as to which host is infected.  If the user       is behind a home gateway/router, then the first task may be to       ascertain which of the machines is infected.  In some cases, the       user may have to check all machines to identify the infected one.   6.  ISPs may also look at offering a CD/DVD with remediation       processes and software in the event that a host is so badly       infected as to be unable to communicate over the Internet.   7.  User surveys to solicit feedback on whether the notification and       remediation process is effective and what recommended changes       could be made in order to improve the ease, understandability,       and effectiveness the remediation process.   8.  If the user is interested in reporting the host's bot infection       to an applicable law enforcement authority, then the host       effectively becomes a cyber "crime scene", and the infection       should not be mitigated unless or until law enforcement has       collected the necessary evidence.  For individuals in this       situation, the ISP may wish to provide links to local, state,       federal, or other relevant computer crime offices.  (Note: Some       "minor" incidents, even if highly traumatic to the user, may not       be sufficiently serious for law enforcement to commit some of       their limited resources to an investigation.)  In addition,       individual regions may have other, specialized computer crime       organizations to which these incidents can be reported.  For       example, in the United States, that organization is the Internet       Crime Complaint Center, athttp://www.ic3.gov.   9.  Users may also be interested in links to security expert forums,       where other users can assist them.6.2.  Professionally Assisted Remediation Process   It should be acknowledged that, based on the current state of   remediation tools and the technical abilities of end users, that many   users may be unable to remediate on their own.  As a result, it is   recommended that users have the option for professional assistance.   This may entail online or telephone assistance for remediation, as   well as working face to face with a professional who has training and   expertise in the removal of malware.  It should be made clear at the   time of offering this service that this service is intended for those   that do not have the skills or confidence to attempt remediation and   is not intended as an up-sell by the ISP.Livingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 22]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 20127.  Failure or Refusal to Remediate   ISP systems should track the bot infection history of hosts in order   to detect when users consistently fail to remediate or refuse to take   any steps to remediate.  In such cases, ISPs may need to consider   taking additional steps to protect their network, other users and   hosts on that network, and other networks.  Such steps may include a   progression of actions up to and including account termination.   Refusal to remediate can be viewed as a business issue, and as such,   no technical recommendation is possible.8.  Sharing of Data from the User to the ISP   As an additional consideration, it may be useful to create a process   by which users could choose, at their option and with their express   consent, to share data regarding their bot infections with their ISP   and/or another authorized third party.  Such third parties may   include governmental entities that aggregate threat data, such as the   Internet Crime Complaint Center referred to earlier in this document,   academic institutions, and/or security researchers.  While in many   cases the information shared with the user's ISP or designated third   parties will only be used for aggregated statistical analysis, it is   also possible that certain research needs may be best met with more   detailed data.  Thus, any such data sharing from a user to the ISP or   authorized third party may contain some type of personally   identifiable information, either by design or inadvertently.  As a   result, any such data sharing should be enabled on an opt-in basis,   where users review and approve of the data being shared and the   parties with which it is to be shared, unless the ISP is already   required to share such data in order to comply with local laws and   applicable regulations.9.  Security Considerations   This document describes in detail the numerous security risks and   concerns relating to botnets.  As such, it has been appropriate to   include specific information about security in each section above.   This document describes the security risks related to malicious bot   infections themselves, such as enabling identity theft, theft of   authentication credentials, and the use of a host to unwittingly   participate in a DDoS attack, among many other risks.  Finally, the   document also describes security risks that may relate to the   particular methods of communicating a notification to Internet users.   Bot networks and bot infections pose extremely serious security   risks, so readers should review this document carefully.Livingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 23]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012   In addition, regarding notifications as described inSection 5, care   should be taken to assure users that notifications have been provided   by a trustworthy site and/or party, so that the notification is more   difficult for phishers and/or malicious parties using social   engineering tactics to mimic.  Otherwise, care should be taken to   ensure that the user has some level of trust that the notification is   valid and/or that the user has some way to verify via some other   mechanism or step that the notification is valid.10.  Privacy Considerations   This document describes at a high level the activities to which ISPs   should be sensitive, i.e., where the collection or communication of   PII may be possible.  In addition, when performing notifications to   end users (seeSection 5), those notifications should not include   PII.   As noted inSection 8, any sharing of data from the user to the ISP   and/or authorized third parties should be done on an opt-in basis.   Additionally the ISP and or authorized third parties should clearly   state what data will be shared and with whom the data will be shared.   Lastly, as noted in other sections, there may be legal requirements   in particular legal jurisdictions concerning how long any subscriber-   related or other data is retained.  An ISP operating in such a   jurisdiction should be aware of these requirements and should comply   with them.11.  Acknowledgements   The authors wish to acknowledge the following individuals and groups   for performing a detailed review of this document and/or providing   comments and feedback that helped to improve and evolve this   document:   Mark Baugher   Richard Bennett   James Butler   Vint Cerf   Alissa Cooper   Jonathan Curtis   Jeff ChanLivingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 24]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012   Roland Dobbins   Dave Farber   Stephen Farrell   Eliot Gillum   Joel Halpern   Joel Jaeggli   Scott Keoseyan   Murray S. Kucherawy   The Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group (MAAWG)   Jose Nazario   Gunter Ollmann   David Reed   Roger Safian   Donald Smith   Joe Stewart   Forrest Swick   Sean Turner   Robb Topolski   Maxim Weinstein   Eric ZiegastLivingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 25]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 201212.  Informative References   [BIOS]     Sacco, A. and A. Ortega, "Persistent BIOS Infection",              March 2009, <http://www.coresecurity.com/files/attachments/Persistent_BIOS_Infection_CanSecWest09.pdf>.   [Combat-Zone]              Alshech, E., "Cyberspace as a Combat Zone: The Phenomenon              of Electronic Jihad", February 2007, <http://www.memrijttm.org/content/en/report.htm?report=1822>.   [Conficker]              Porras, P., Saidi, H., and V. Yegneswaran, "An Analysis of              Conficker's Logic and Rendezvous Points", March 2009,              <http://mtc.sri.com/Conficker/>.   [DDoS]     Saafan, A., "Distributed Denial of Service Attacks:              Explanation, Classification and Suggested Solutions",              March 2009, <www.exploit-db.com/download_pdf/14738/>.   [Dragon]   Nagaraja, S. and R. Anderson, "The snooping dragon:              social-malware surveillance of the Tibetan movement",              March 2009,              <http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/techreports/UCAM-CL-TR-746.pdf>.   [Estonia]  Evron, G., "Battling Botnets and Online Mobs: Estonia's              Defense Efforts during the Internet War", 2008, <http://journal.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/9.1-Evron.pdf>.   [Gh0st]    Vallentin, M., Whiteaker, J., and Y. Ben-David, "The Gh0st              in the Shell: Network Security in the Himalayas",              February 2010, <http://www.infowar-monitor.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/cs294-28-paper.pdf>.   [RFC1459]  Oikarinen, J. and D. Reed, "Internet Relay Chat Protocol",RFC 1459, May 1993.   [RFC2142]  Crocker, D., "MAILBOX NAMES FOR COMMON SERVICES, ROLES AND              FUNCTIONS",RFC 2142, May 1997.   [RFC3954]  Claise, B., "Cisco Systems NetFlow Services Export Version              9",RFC 3954, October 2004.   [RFC5070]  Danyliw, R., Meijer, J., and Y. Demchenko, "The Incident              Object Description Exchange Format",RFC 5070,              December 2007.Livingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 26]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012   [RFC5965]  Shafranovich, Y., Levine, J., and M. Kucherawy, "An              Extensible Format for Email Feedback Reports",RFC 5965,              August 2010.   [RFC6108]  Chung, C., Kasyanov, A., Livingood, J., Mody, N., and B.              Van Lieu, "Comcast's Web Notification System Design",RFC 6108, February 2011.   [Snort]    Roesch, M., "Snort Home Page", March 2009,              <http://www.snort.org/>.   [Spamalytics]              Kanich, C., Kreibich, C., Levchenko, K., Enright, B.,              Voelker, G., Paxson, V., and S. Savage, "Spamalytics: An              Empirical Analysis of Spam Marketing Conversion",              October 2008, <http://www.icir.org/christian/publications/2008-ccs-spamalytics.pdf>.   [Threat-Report]              Ahamad, M., Amster, D., Barret, M., Cross, T., Heron, G.,              Jackson, D., King, J., Lee, W., Naraine, R., Ollman, G.,              Ramsey, J., Schmidt, H., and P. Traynor, "Emerging Cyber              Threats Report for 2009: Data, Mobility and Questions of              Responsibility will Drive Cyber Threats in 2009 and              Beyond", October 2008, <http://smartech.gatech.edu/bitstream/1853/26301/1/CyberThreatsReport2009.pdf>.   [Whiz-Kid] Berinato, S., "Case Study: How a Bookmaker and a Whiz Kid              Took On a DDOS-based Online Extortion Attack", May 2005,              <http://www.csoonline.com/article/220336/How_a_Bookmaker_and_a_Whiz_Kid_Took_On_a_DDOS_based_Online_Extortion_Attack>.Livingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 27]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012Appendix A.  Examples of Third-Party Malware Lists   As noted inSection 4, there are many potential third parties that   may be willing to share lists of infected hosts.  This list is for   example purposes only, is not intended to be either exclusive or   exhaustive, and is subject to change over time.   o  Arbor - Atlas, seehttp://atlas.arbor.net/   o  Internet Systems Consortium - Secure Information Exchange (SIE),      seehttps://sie.isc.org/   o  Microsoft - Smart Network Data Services (SNDS), seehttps://postmaster.live.com/snds/   o  SANS Institute / Internet Storm Center - DShield Distributed      Intrusion Detection System, seehttp://www.dshield.org/about.html   o  ShadowServer Foundation, seehttp://www.shadowserver.org/   o  Spamhaus - Policy Block List (PBL), seehttp://www.spamhaus.org/pbl/   o  Spamhaus - Exploits Block List (XBL), seehttp://www.spamhaus.org/xbl/   o  Team Cymru - Community Services, seehttp://www.team-cymru.org/Livingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 28]

RFC 6561           Remediation of Bots in ISP Networks        March 2012Authors' Addresses   Jason Livingood   Comcast Cable Communications   One Comcast Center   1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard   Philadelphia, PA  19103   USA   EMail: jason_livingood@cable.comcast.com   URI:http://www.comcast.com   Nirmal Mody   Comcast Cable Communications   One Comcast Center   1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard   Philadelphia, PA  19103   USA   EMail: nirmal_mody@cable.comcast.com   URI:http://www.comcast.com   Mike O'Reirdan   Comcast Cable Communications   One Comcast Center   1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard   Philadelphia, PA  19103   USA   EMail: michael_oreirdan@cable.comcast.com   URI:http://www.comcast.comLivingood, et al.             Informational                    [Page 29]

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