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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about IPv4 scarcity highlight how the limited supply of IPv4 address blocks creates security risks. Malware distributors exploit lax verification processes at regional registries to acquire address blocks, enabling them to colocate servers and evade disconnection. This practice underscores the challenges of IPv4 scarcity, where legitimate institutions face competition from malicious actors. The topic connects to broader concerns about network security, resource allocation, and the slow transition to IPv6. Users share insights on how scarcity drives up costs and complicates network management for enterprises and IT professionals.
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    Windows 7 Malware makers colocate servers, grab IPv4 address blocks

    http://arstechnica.com/security/news/2009/12/malware-authors-grabbing-scarce-ipv4-address-blocks.ars Malware distributors, apparently tired of facing the constant threats of disconnection, are taking advantage of lax background checks in the system for distributing IP address blocks and buying...
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