That didn't take long: Replacement for SORBS spam blacklist arises ... sort of

A popular spam blocklist service that went offline earlier this month has advised users it is down permanently – but at least one potential candidate is stepping up to try to fill the threat intelligence void. Data security firm Data443, citing exclusive reporting by our Simon Sharwood, said last week it plans to begin …

[Pascal Monett]

"facing up to a decade in prison"

Ah, crime is so enticing when it seems easy. What could be better than bringing a USB key full of data that airport security can't possibly control to a country that has no extradition treaty with the place you got the data from ?

Then the uniforms arrest you and you face the consequences of your ill-doing and suddenly, it ain't so fun no more. Especially since you only have yourself to blame for setting foot back in the country you stole the data from. You'd have stayed in China and you'd have it made.

But no, you had to go imagine that you were so smart you'd never get caught. And now here we are, reading about your stupidity.

Enjoy your time behind bars. And I hope you're forbidden from ever getting a passport again.

[sitta_europea]

The Data443 thing is just a sales pitch. AFAICT it bears no resemblance whatever to a replacement for SORBS, and, looking at their subscriprion form, collecting that much data for the purpose they claim is probably illegal in Europe.