#ip lease

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Top 7 Benefits of IP Address Leasing

IP address leasing offers several advantages to IP lessees, empowering them with flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Here are the top 7 benefits of IP address leasing for IP lessees:

Seamless Scalability

IP address leasing allows businesses to easily scale their operations without the constraints of limited IP resources. Lessees can acquire additional IP addresses as needed, enabling smooth expansion and adaptation to changing network requirements.

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Leasing IP Addresses in Ukraine: A Cost-Effective Solution for Expanding Businesses

In today’s digital age, IP addresses have become essential for online connectivity, data transfers, and digital services. As businesses scale and grow, the need for flexible and scalable IP address solutions becomes increasingly important. One such solution gaining popularity is leasing IP addresses, particularly in tech-driven countries like Ukraine.

In this blog, we'll explore the ins and outs of leasing IP addresses in Ukraine, the advantages it offers, and why it’s an optimal choice for businesses looking to expand their online presence.

What Does It Mean to Lease an IP Address?

Leasing an IP address involves renting a block of IP addresses for a set period rather than buying them outright. This allows businesses to utilize digital resources without the long-term financial commitment and hassle of ownership. Leasing IP addresses is often seen as a more flexible and cost-effective solution, especially for businesses with changing network needs.

Why Lease IP Addresses in Ukraine?

Ukraine, with its growing digital infrastructure and tech-savvy environment, is becoming a strategic hub for online services. Here are key reasons why businesses should consider leasing IP addresses in Ukraine:

Affordable Pricing: Compared to purchasing, leasing IP addresses in Ukraine is far more economical. This is especially beneficial for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that want to avoid large upfront costs.

Tech Growth: Ukraine’s booming IT industry has created a demand for digital infrastructure. Businesses in Ukraine need scalable solutions to manage their online services, and leasing IP addresses offers that scalability.

Strategic Location: Positioned between Europe and Asia, Ukraine is an ideal location for companies targeting both Eastern and Western markets. Leasing IPs from Ukrainian providers offers businesses the advantage of enhanced connectivity to both regions.

Benefits of Leasing IP Addresses in Ukraine

1. Flexibility and Scalability

One of the greatest benefits of leasing IP addresses is the flexibility it provides. Businesses can scale up or down based on their specific needs. If you’re launching a new service or experiencing seasonal traffic spikes, you can lease additional IPs and return them when they’re no longer needed, helping manage costs efficiently.

2. Enhanced Online Security

Leasing dedicated IP addresses can significantly improve security, as these IPs are exclusively used by your business, reducing risks associated with shared networks. Dedicated IPs can also prevent issues like blacklisting, which can occur when other users on a shared IP network engage in malicious activities.

3. Faster Deployment

Leasing IP addresses means quicker deployment of network resources. For businesses in fast-moving industries, such as e-commerce or SaaS platforms, the ability to access and configure IPs quickly is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge.

4. Geographic Targeting

For businesses aiming to target specific regions, leasing IP addresses from Ukraine can help optimize their websites and online services for local markets. With a Ukrainian IP address, businesses can provide faster loading times and more relevant content for Ukrainian customers.

How to Lease IP Addresses in Ukraine

Leasing an IP address in Ukraine is a straightforward process, but it’s important to choose a reputable provider. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

Research Providers: Look for companies that specialize in IP leasing services in Ukraine. Ensure they offer competitive pricing, strong customer support, and access to both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.

Choose the Right Plan: Depending on your business’s requirements, you may need to lease a few IP addresses or an entire block. Discuss your needs with the provider and find a leasing plan that’s right for you.

Understand the Terms: Carefully review the terms of the lease agreement, including pricing, the duration of the lease, renewal policies, and any limitations on usage.

Configure and Deploy: Once the lease is finalized, work with your provider to configure the leased IP addresses in your network infrastructure. This may involve setting up DNS records and network routing to ensure smooth integration.

Potential Challenges and Considerations

While leasing IP addresses in Ukraine offers many benefits, there are also a few challenges to consider:

IPv4 Availability: IPv4 addresses are becoming increasingly scarce, and prices have been rising globally. While leasing is more cost-effective than buying, the limited availability of IPv4 addresses could affect your ability to secure them at a reasonable cost.

Transition to IPv6: As IPv4 resources dwindle, businesses are shifting toward IPv6, which offers a much larger pool of addresses. However, not all systems are fully compatible with IPv6, so businesses may need to ensure their infrastructure is ready for the transition.

Local Regulations: It’s essential to comply with Ukrainian regulations regarding data privacy and internet usage. Working with a local IP leasing provider helps ensure that your business adheres to the country’s legal and regulatory standards.

The Difference Between IPv4 and IPv6 Leasing

As the world moves towards the adoption of IPv6, it’s important to understand the differences between IPv4 and IPv6 when considering leasing IP addresses in Ukraine:

IPv4 Leasing: IPv4 is the traditional IP addressing system and is still widely used. However, the supply of IPv4 addresses is limited, and leasing costs can be higher due to scarcity. If you rely on legacy systems, IPv4 may still be your best option.

IPv6 Leasing: IPv6 offers a much larger pool of IP addresses, making it the go-to option for businesses planning for future growth. Leasing IPv6 addresses is typically cheaper and ensures your network is future-proofed for the inevitable global transition.

Conclusion

Leasing IP addresses in Ukraine is an ideal solution for businesses seeking flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Whether you're a startup, an expanding company, or a global enterprise, leasing allows you to access the digital resources you need without the financial burden of purchasing IP addresses outright.

Ukraine’s growing tech landscape and strategic location make it an attractive option for companies looking to enhance their online presence. By leasing IP addresses, businesses can enjoy faster deployment, improved security, and the ability to scale their networks to meet changing demands.

As the demand for digital services in Ukraine continues to rise, leasing IP addresses will become even more essential for businesses aiming to thrive in this competitive and dynamic market.

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IP Monetization And The Role Of The Best IP Strategy For Patents

The practice of making money from intellectual property assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, is known as intellectual property IP monetization. It entails using these intangible assets strategically to generate revenue through direct sales, licensing contracts, or other means. To fully realize the potential of their inventions and breakthroughs, companies and people must engage in this process. 

[kelpiemomma]

Okay Google, what do I do when the wifi extender quits working on my phone I am going to lose my shit

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Cars bricked by bankrupt EV company will stay bricked

On OCTOBER 23 at 7PM, I'll be in DECATUR, presenting my novel THE BEZZLE at EAGLE EYE BOOKS.

There are few phrases in the modern lexicon more accursed than "software-based car," and yet, this is how the failed EV maker Fisker billed its products, which retailed for $40-70k in the few short years before the company collapsed, shut down its servers, and degraded all those "software-based cars":

https://insideevs.com/news/723669/fisker-inc-bankruptcy-chapter-11-official/

Fisker billed itself as a "capital light" manufacturer, meaning that it didn't particularly make anything – rather, it "designed" cars that other companies built, allowing Fisker to focus on "experience," which is where the "software-based car" comes in. Virtually every subsystem in a Fisker car needs (or rather, needed) to periodically connect with its servers, either for regular operations or diagnostics and repair, creating frequent problems with brakes, airbags, shifting, battery management, locking and unlocking the doors:

https://www.businessinsider.com/fisker-owners-worry-about-vehicles-working-bankruptcy-2024-4

Since Fisker's bankruptcy, people with even minor problems with their Fisker EVs have found themselves owning expensive, inert lumps of conflict minerals and auto-loan debt; as one Fisker owner described it, "It's literally a lawn ornament right now":

https://www.businessinsider.com/fisker-owners-describe-chaos-to-keep-cars-running-after-bankruptcy-2024-7

This is, in many ways, typical Internet-of-Shit nonsense, but it's compounded by Fisker's capital light, all-outsource model, which led to extremely unreliable vehicles that have been plagued by recalls. The bankrupt company has proposed that vehicle owners should have to pay cash for these recalls, in order to reserve the company's capital for its creditors – a plan that is clearly illegal:

https://www.veritaglobal.net/fisker/document/2411390241007000000000005

This isn't even the first time Fisker has done this! Ten years ago, founder Henrik Fisker started another EV company called Fisker Automotive, which went bankrupt in 2014, leaving the company's "Karma" (no, really) long-range EVs (which were unreliable and prone to bursting into flames) in limbo:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisker_Karma

Which raises the question: why did investors reward Fisker's initial incompetence by piling in for a second attempt? I think the answer lies in the very factor that has made Fisker's failure so hard on its customers: the "software-based car." Investors love the sound of a "software-based car" because they understand that a gadget that is connected to the cloud is ripe for rent-extraction, because with software comes a bundle of "IP rights" that let the company control its customers, critics and competitors:

https://locusmag.com/2020/09/cory-doctorow-ip/

A "software-based car" gets to mobilize the state to enforce its "IP," which allows it to force its customers to use authorized mechanics (who can, in turn, be price-gouged for licensing and diagnostic tools). "IP" can be used to shut down manufacturers of third party parts. "IP" allows manufacturers to revoke features that came with your car and charge you a monthly subscription fee for them. All sorts of features can be sold as downloadable content, and clawed back when title to the car changes hands, so that the new owners have to buy them again. "Software based cars" are easier to repo, making them perfect for the subprime auto-lending industry. And of course, "software-based cars" can gather much more surveillance data on drivers, which can be sold to sleazy, unregulated data-brokers:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/07/24/rent-to-pwn/#kitt-is-a-demon

Unsurprisingly, there's a large number of Fisker cars that never sold, which the bankruptcy estate is seeking a buyer for. For a minute there, it looked like they'd found one: American Lease, which was looking to acquire the deadstock Fiskers for use as leased fleet cars. But now that deal seems dead, because no one can figure out how to restart Fisker's servers, and these vehicles are bricks without server access:

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/08/fisker-bankruptcy-hits-major-speed-bump-as-fleet-sale-is-now-in-question/

It's hard to say why the company's servers are so intransigent, but there's a clue in the chaotic way that the company wound down its affairs. The company's final days sound like a scene from the last days of the German Democratic Republic, with apparats from the failing state charging about in chaos, without any plans for keeping things running:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/03/07/east-germany-stasi-surveillance-documents/

As it imploded, Fisker cycled through a string of Chief Financial officers, losing track of millions of dollars at a time:

https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/31/fisker-collapse-investigation-ev-ocean-suv-henrik-geeta/

When Fisker's landlord regained possession of its HQ, they found "complete disarray," including improperly stored drums of toxic waste:

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/05/fiskers-hq-abandoned-in-complete-disarray-with-apparent-hazardous-waste-clay-models-left-behind/

And while Fisker's implosion is particularly messy, the fact that it landed in bankruptcy is entirely unexceptional. Most businesses fail (eventually) and most startups fail (quickly). Despite this, businesses – even those in heavily regulated sectors like automotive regulation – are allowed to design products and undertake operations that are not designed to outlast the (likely short-lived) company.

After the 2008 crisis and the collapse of financial institutions like Lehman Brothers, finance regulators acquired a renewed interest in succession planning. Lehman consisted of over 6,000 separate corporate entities, each one representing a bid to evade regulation and/or taxation. Unwinding that complex hairball took years, during which the entities that entrusted Lehman with their funds – pensions, charitable institutions, etc – were unable to access their money.

To avoid repeats of this catastrophe, regulators began to insist that banks produce "living wills" – plans for unwinding their affairs in the event of catastrophe. They had to undertake "stress tests" that simulated a wind-down as planned, both to make sure the plan worked and to estimate how long it would take to execute. Then banks were required to set aside sufficient capital to keep the lights on while the plan ran on.

This regulation has been indifferently enforced. Banks spent the intervening years insisting that they are capable of prudently self-regulating without all this interference, something they continue to insist upon even after the Silicon Valley Bank collapse:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/03/15/mon-dieu-les-guillotines/#ceci-nes-pas-une-bailout

The fact that the rules haven't been enforced tells us nothing about whether the rules would work if they were enforced. A string of high-profile bankruptcies of companies who had no succession plans and whose collapse stands to materially harm large numbers of people tells us that something has to be done about this.

Take 23andme, the creepy genomics company that enticed millions of people into sending them their genetic material (even if you aren't a 23andme customer, they probably have most of your genome, thanks to relatives who sent in cheek-swabs). 23andme is now bankrupt, and its bankruptcy estate is shopping for a buyer who'd like to commercially exploit all that juicy genetic data, even if that is to the detriment of the people it came from. What's more, the bankruptcy estate is refusing to destroy samples from people who want to opt out of this future sale:

https://bourniquelaw.com/2024/10/09/data-23-and-me/

On a smaller scale, there's Juicebox, a company that makes EV chargers, who are exiting the North American market and shutting down their servers, killing the advanced functionality that customers paid extra for when they chose a Juicebox product:

https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/2/24260316/juicebox-ev-chargers-enel-x-way-closing-discontinued-app

I actually owned a Juicebox, which ultimately caught fire and melted down, either due to a manufacturing defect or to the criminal ineptitude of Treeium, the worst solar installers in Southern California (or both):

https://pluralistic.net/2024/01/27/here-comes-the-sun-king/#sign-here

Projects like Juice Rescue are trying to reverse-engineer the Juicebox server infrastructure and build an alternative:

https://juice-rescue.org/

This would be much simpler if Juicebox's manufacturer, Enel X Way, had been required to file a living will that explained how its customers would go on enjoying their property when and if the company discontinued support, exited the market, or went bankrupt.

That might be a big lift for every little tech startup (though it would be superior than trying to get justice after the company fails). But in regulated sectors like automotive manufacture or genomic analysis, a regulation that says, "Either design your products and services to fail safely, or escrow enough cash to keep the lights on for the duration of an orderly wind-down in the event that you shut down" would be perfectly reasonable. Companies could make "software based cars" but the more "software based" the car was, the more funds they'd have to escrow to transition their servers when they shut down (and the lest capital they'd have to build the car).

Such a rule should be in addition to more muscular rules simply banning the most abusive practices, like the Oregon state Right to Repair bill, which bans the "parts pairing" that makes repairing a Fisker car so onerous:

https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/27/24097042/right-to-repair-law-oregon-sb1596-parts-pairing-tina-kotek-signed

Or the Illinois state biometric privacy law, which strictly limits the use of the kind of genomic data that 23andme collected:

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=3004

Failing to take action on these abusive practices is dangerous – and not just to the people who get burned by them. Every time a genomics research project turns into a privacy nightmare, that salts the earth for future medical research, making it much harder to conduct population-scale research, which can be carried out in privacy-preserving ways, and which pays huge scientific dividends that we all benefit from:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/10/01/the-palantir-will-see-you-now/#public-private-partnership

Just as Fisker's outrageous ripoff will make life harder for good cleantech companies:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/06/26/unplanned-obsolescence/#better-micetraps

If people are convinced that new, climate-friendly tech is a cesspool of grift and extraction, it will punish those firms that are making routine, breathtaking, exciting (and extremely vital) breakthroughs:

https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/10/08/norways-national-football-stadium-has-the-worlds-largest-vertical-solar-roof-how-does-it-w

Tor Books as just published two new, free LITTLE BROTHER stories: VIGILANT, about creepy surveillance in distance education; and SPILL, about oil pipelines and indigenous landback.

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/10/10/software-based-car/#based

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So With Spider-Punk: Arms Race #2 right around the corner: .......I'm gonna say it

Hobie's New Design is Bad.

Incredibly bad. Like 'leave it in the drafts homie' bad. Fuck it, I'm about to start using words I ain't even know I knew - this shit is EGREGIOUS.

It ain't cute.

It's bad. It's ugly, bro. His hair is serving Coral Reef And I'm tired of pretending it's not.

And it feels SO subtly anti-black.

[A very SHORT essay where I basically say: Oh hell naw]

For one I feel like they're stripping Hobie's black features. Or toning them down a LOT.

Even if we aren't counting the blue eyes they gave in him in Issue One.

Now, over time Hobie's looked many different ways - but throughout his runs his features were 100% supposed to be interpreted as black.

And while his newer comic runs tone that down a bit, it still looks natural.

And his hair has ALWAYS been natural. So much so that it's one of the defining features of movie Hobie as well.

This.... Isn't that. Not only has his natural hair been shaved and died, but it was done into a style made to DIRECTLY ripoff an already popular WHITE character - Gwen Stacy.

And once again, BLUE EYES???

And it's so bizarre!!!! Cause his design hasn't changed, but it REALLY HAS!! LIKE LOOK-

This is supposed to be the same guy, making the same expression. This is not the same fucking guy.

They have the same brow shape and lip shape and nose, but that's not the same fucking guy and I can't articulate why.

Looking at his profile highlights this way more, especially when putting him next to Movie Hobie.

Notice how ALL of Comic!Hobie's features are RAZOR sharp?

Whereas, Movie!Hobie's features, his features are actually fairly soft.

His nose and lips are curved and soft - even his pronounced brow bone is still curved, DESPITE him having a sharper face shape than Comic!Hobie.

That's because Movie Hobie has Black People Features.

Comic Hobie DOESN'T.

I wish I was joking when I say -

I feel like they're genuinely using Johnny Storms model and coloring it brown.

It's just... too bad not too be.

This redesign is atrocious. It's worse than the Attack on Titan manga.

And from what we can tell - this is a HOBIE SPECIFIC problem. Riri Williams - IronHeart - looks FINE.

Not to be dramatic, but this is very much a disappointment. It's honestly impressive how they managed to fumble the design bag SO EASILY.

Marvel Comics only leases Hobie Brown character to Sony. Hobie is still their IP - they can plunder his SONY design as much as they like, so long as it looks reasonably Not Identical.

And still they decided to do a 180, tone down his black features, unnatural his hair, and give him blue eyes.

Marvel. Pack it up. You're chopped.

[txttletale]

i think the best case scenario for copyright law under capitalism would be something like 'all IP enters public domain upon the author's death, can't be sold, only leased for a maximum of ten years' and any reform that does not bring us closer to that is bad

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HOLD THE HENRY HOTLINES BECAUSE I JUST THOUGHT OF SOMETHING—hopefully no one thought of this before.

Now before I was under the pretense that perhaps the 2 brothers who found the Finding Frankie IP before they sold it off were perhaps Real and Monster Frankie. But may I suggest something else?

Okay so in finding Frankie there is implications there IS something so much bigger going on. Henry references higher-ups and potentially them being the ones to do him in (which is possible they DID do him in and were the ones to make his head pop). But the fact that there is people going beyond Real Frankie obviously means there is some unseen force pulling strings here and it's not just Real Frankie. I don't think it makes sense for Real and Monster Frankie to be the brothers considering ya know, they sold the IP and now there's higher-ups meaning they aren't in control and have like no control over the gameshow. So why would they be the mascots? Simple, PERHAPS THEY'RE NOT! (Also the 2 brothers being the 2 Frankie theory ignores the secret room where we find all the mascots on charge so like.... Pretty sure all the mascots are just robots with Monster Frankie specifically being just some sadistic killer animatronic)

ANYWAYS! One thing I don't see people notice or overlook is in the cinematic our character WANTED to be a contestant because they not only went through several boxes to get the VHS but also have a sticker on their VHS player like they're some big fan...

(also real quick HC: I think our character is diabetic because out of 769 boxes he did apparently eat an unknown amount yet it's at least enough to need MULTIPLE BOWLS. Like you can reuse bowls, he has probably eaten nothing but this lucky charms type cereal with marshmallows for who knows how long, I think he's diabetic and has dental issues y'all.)

Anyways: it's clear by the dedication to buy all these boxes, each costing 3.99 plus tax, and the little sticker detail that our player character is a fan. A big fan at that. I bring this up because in another secret room you can find a lease for an apartment with some peculiar text on it

What if our character is one of the original brothers and the one who sold the IP, after all we do live IN AN APARTMENT we see we are located on one of the upper floors in an apartment building during the end game cutscene after all. This could be a BATIM situation where our player character who seems to have some deep WANT to be a contestant is actually one of the people who made Finding Frankie and this is his big return to what the show became after he sold the IP. Maybe the red text and lease is after he sold the IP, he got enough money to buy an apartment for himself and the red text saying "everything changes" is him distancing himself from the IP.

Now that's all I can make with just the evidence given however I also have a small theory. Maybe a falling out happened between our character who is possibly one of the original IP owners and his brother, thus we live alone and the red text was our character leaving our brother and is excited that everything is set up and done and we can leave behind the IP only to inevitably come back for some unknown reason. What is that reason? Idk perhaps something with our brother, we don't know for sure though and that's all I got.

Anyways this is just a theory, A GA—.... Oh fuck that's taken already.... Uhh– A game TOON THEORY!

[kryptonitejelly]

what is this bachelor and bachelorette party you speak of 🤔🤔

i’m actually not sure if i wrote something on this, but i’m leaning towards no but my brain is buzzing with the idea of each of their bachelor / bachelorette parties!!!

i feel like they would definitely be forced by their friends to have separate ones, but on the same night and in the same vicinity. maybe they do it back home, everyone descends on grandma doris’ or one of grandma doris’ properties, or they go ahead and lease this huge airbnb like house where everyone stacks in for the weekend. and its chaos. also they FORCE you guys to sleep apart 100%, and you can be sure that Jake absolutely hates it and tries to protest it.

one huge dinner together, pre-drinks together and then everyone is off. girls / boys, split right down by gender regardless of who they really are closer to. of course both groups are headed to bars, with all intents and purposes of ending up at separate clubs. they don’t want to let jake kiss you goodbye. he contemplates zipping across the space and basically barrelling his way towards you, but he knows with the amount of naval aviators and ex-football players here it isn’t going to happen. he’s fit and strong, but so are all of them. i imagine what is worse is your outfit!!!!!!!! you didn’t have a say in it but they’ve basically shoved you into the skimpiest, slinkiest dress with matching strappy heels that lace all the way ip your calves. and jake loves when you show yourself off - doesn’t care because by gods you are gorgeous and he thinks the whole world should know that, but it’s one of those moments where he wishes the dress would do more to cover you up because it is torture that he doesn’t get any bit of benefit from it (“that dress needs to work harder from the front and back”)

all he can do when they bundle you both in opposite vehicles and directions is shout that you are a fucking goddess and that he loves you and can natasha please look out for you if she insists in dressing you in that. it has everyone smiling but also exasperated because jake.

and ok i haven’t thought what goes on after because there and too many possibilities and idk which i want to commit to but all thoughts are always welcome

[mariacallous]

The United States Department of Justice on Wednesday announced charges against a 35-year-old Chinese national, Yunhe Wang, accused of operating a massive botnet allegedly linked to billions of dollars in fraud, child exploitation, and bomb threats, among other crimes.

Wang, identified by numerous pseudonyms—Tom Long and Jack Wan, among others—was arrested on May 24 and is accused of distributing malware through various pop-up VPN services, such as “ProxyGate” and “MaskVPN,” and by embedding viruses in internet files distributed via peer-to-peer networks known as torrents.

The malware is said to have compromised computers located in nearly every country in the world, turning them into proxies through which criminals were able to hide their identities while committing countless crimes. According to prosecutors in the US, this included the theft of billions of dollars slated for Covid-19 pandemic relief—funds allegedly stolen by foreign actors posing as unemployed US citizens.

According to an indictment, the infected computers allegedly provided Wang’s customers with a persistent backdoor, allowing them to disguise themselves as any one of the victims of Wang’s malware. This illicit proxy service, known as “911 S5,” launched as early as 2014, the US government says.

“The 911 S5 Botnet infected computers in nearly 200 countries and facilitated a whole host of computer-enabled crimes, including financial frauds, identity theft, and child exploitation,” says FBI director Christopher Wray, who described the illicit service as “likely the world’s largest botnet ever.”

The US Treasury Department has also sanctioned Wang and two other individuals allegedly tied to 911 S5.

Wang is said to have amassed access to nearly 614,000 IP addresses in the US and more than 18 million others worldwide—collectively forming the botnet. 911 S5’s customers were able to filter the IPs geographically to choose where they’d like to appear to be located, down to a specific US zip code, the DOJ claims.

The indictment states that of the 150 dedicated servers used to manage the botnet, as many as 76 were leased by US-based service providers, including the one hosting 911 S5’s client interface, which allowed criminals overseas to purchase goods using stolen credit cards, in many cases for the alleged purpose of circumventing US export laws.

More than half a million fraudulent claims lodged with pandemic relief programs in the United States are allegedly tied to 911 S5. According to the indictment, nearly $6 billion in losses have been linked to IP addresses captured by 911 S5. Many of the IP addresses have been reportedly tied to more insidious crimes, including bomb threats and the trafficking of child sexual abuse material, or CSAM.

“Proxy services like 911 S5 are pervasive threats that shield criminals behind the compromised IP addresses of residential computers worldwide,” says Damien Diggs, the US attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, where the charges against Wang were brought by a grand jury earlier this month.

Adds Nicole Argentieri, head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division: “These criminals used the hijacked computers to conceal their identities and commit a host of crimes, from fraud to cyberstalking.”

At the time of writing, it is unclear whether these virtual impersonations resulted in any criminal investigations or charges against US-based victims whose IP addresses were hijacked as part of the 911 S5 botnet. WIRED is awaiting a response from the Department of Justice regarding this concern.

According to the Justice Department, law enforcement agencies in Singapore, Thailand, and Germany collaborated with US authorities to effect Wang’s arrest.

Wang faces charges of conspiracy, computer fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and conspiracy to money laundering, with a maximum penalty of 65 years in prison. The US is also seeking to seize a mountain of luxury cars and goods allegedly owned by Wang, including a 2022 Ferrari Spider valued at roughly half a million dollars as well as a Patek Philippe watch worth potentially several times that amount.

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IPv4 Monetization: How to Make Money from Your IP Addresses

There are two primary avenues for monetizing IPv4 addresses: through their sale or lease.

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Leasing IP Addresses in Ukraine: A Smart Choice for Growing Businesses

In today’s digital-first world, having a strong online presence is vital for businesses of all sizes. Whether you're running a website, managing an e-commerce platform, or operating a cloud service, IP addresses are a key resource. Leasing IP addresses in Ukraine has emerged as a cost-effective and flexible solution for businesses looking to scale efficiently without the long-term commitments associated with purchasing IPs.

In this blog, we'll explore the benefits of leasing IP addresses in Ukraine, the reasons behind its growing demand, and how businesses can capitalize on this option for success.

What is IP Address Leasing?

Leasing an IP address refers to renting a block of IPs from a provider for a set period, as opposed to purchasing them outright. This method allows businesses to access the digital resources they need to operate their online services without owning the IPs. Leasing is ideal for companies that may experience fluctuating network traffic or need temporary infrastructure.

Why Lease IP Addresses in Ukraine?

Ukraine’s rapidly expanding digital landscape makes it a strategic location for businesses, especially in the tech, e-commerce, and IT sectors. Leasing IP addresses in Ukraine provides several advantages:

Cost-Effective: Leasing is a much cheaper alternative to buying IP addresses, especially for startups or businesses with tight budgets. Ukraine offers competitive pricing in comparison to other regions.

Dynamic Digital Environment: Ukraine's tech industry is growing rapidly, and its strategic location between Europe and Asia makes it an attractive hub for international businesses looking for a digital foothold.

Flexibility for Expansion: Leasing allows businesses to scale their operations as needed. Whether you're testing new markets or expanding operations, you can adjust the number of IP addresses leased to suit your evolving needs.

Benefits of Leasing IP Addresses in Ukraine

1. Immediate Access to Resources

One of the major benefits of leasing IP addresses in Ukraine is the immediate availability of network resources. Leasing allows businesses to quickly deploy websites, applications, or cloud services without waiting for IP address allocations, which can often be time-consuming when purchasing.

2. Customizable Leasing Plans

Leasing IP addresses offers businesses the flexibility to choose how many addresses they need and for how long. This is particularly advantageous for businesses with seasonal traffic surges or those managing temporary projects in Ukraine.

3. Increased Security with Dedicated IPs

By leasing dedicated IP addresses, businesses can improve their online security. With a dedicated IP, your business has full control over the traffic, reducing the risk of security breaches that can occur with shared IP addresses.

4. Enhanced SEO and Website Performance

Having a dedicated IP address can positively impact a website’s SEO ranking. Search engines view dedicated IP addresses more favorably, as they ensure your site is isolated from any potential "bad neighbors" sharing the same IP block. Leased IP addresses can also improve website load times, providing a better user experience for customers in Ukraine and abroad.

How to Lease IP Addresses in Ukraine

Leasing IP addresses in Ukraine is a straightforward process, but it’s important to choose the right provider and plan for your needs. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get started:

Find a Reliable Provider: Look for leasing providers that have a strong presence in Ukraine. Reputable providers will offer a variety of leasing plans, including IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, depending on your requirements.

Select the Appropriate IP Range: Depending on your business’s size and needs, you may require a few IP addresses or an entire block. Ensure the provider offers flexible options that can accommodate future growth.

Negotiate Terms: Carefully review the lease agreement, including lease duration, renewal terms, and any restrictions on usage. It’s important to clarify whether the plan allows for scaling up or down depending on traffic and business needs.

Configure Your Network: Once your lease is active, the provider will guide you through setting up the leased IP addresses within your network infrastructure. This may involve configuring DNS settings and routing protocols to ensure smooth operation.

Potential Challenges When Leasing IP Addresses in Ukraine

While leasing IP addresses has clear advantages, there are a few potential challenges businesses should consider:

IPv4 Shortage: IPv4 addresses are limited, and global shortages have increased the cost of leasing them. If IPv4 addresses become too expensive or unavailable, transitioning to IPv6 can offer a more abundant and affordable alternative.

Compliance with Local Laws: Ensure that the leased IPs comply with Ukraine’s internet and data protection regulations. Working with a local provider ensures that the IP addresses adhere to the country's cybersecurity laws.

Network Performance: Some international providers may not have robust infrastructure in Ukraine, leading to latency or connectivity issues. Choosing a provider with servers based in Ukraine can help avoid these challenges.

IPv4 vs. IPv6 Leasing: What’s the Difference?

The ongoing depletion of IPv4 addresses has led to a shift towards IPv6, which offers a much larger pool of IPs. Here's a quick comparison:

IPv4 Leasing: These addresses are still in demand due to their widespread use, but availability is becoming limited, and costs are rising. IPv4 addresses are commonly used for most legacy systems and applications.

IPv6 Leasing: With a nearly infinite supply, IPv6 addresses are the future of the internet. While adoption is still in progress, leasing IPv6 addresses in Ukraine is often more cost-effective and ensures future-proofing of your network infrastructure.

Conclusion

Lease IP addresses in Ukraine is a practical, cost-efficient solution for businesses looking to expand their online presence without committing to the high cost of purchasing IPs. Whether you’re a startup or a well-established company, leasing offers the flexibility, scalability, and security needed to thrive in the competitive digital space.

With the rising demand for online services in Ukraine and the country’s strategic digital position, leasing IP addresses allows businesses to tap into a growing market, improve website performance, and enhance their cybersecurity measures. By partnering with a reliable provider and choosing the right leasing plan, businesses can achieve greater operational efficiency and prepare for future growth.

Leasing IP addresses is not just a solution—it's a strategy for businesses looking to unlock digital potential in Ukraine and beyond.

[pearl-kite]

In other news that I didn't want to annoy people with, I got my pi-hole running like a month ago (and oh my GOD the number of trackers it blocks, holy shit) BUT it kept dropping every 24ish hours, and if I didn't stay on top of it to immediately get it back up, it completely crashed everything so that I'd have to go physically reset my router (which is super conveniently in a hole in the wall at the top of the closet, GREAT planning on the property owner's part there)

I can do some basic coding, I actually kind of enjoy it, but networking? Networking is an arcane thing that I don't really want to know. But apparently I had to. I eventually figured out that the 24ish hour thing was probably related to lease times, something something DHCP and DNS and idefk, but the solution I was seeing was that I needed to assign the pi itself a static IP, which I THOUGHT I had already done, but apparently not, because I finally just tried to assign it a static IP using a different method, and the time went from ~86k seconds to forever and I THINK/pray that it's finally fixed

Because I really really don't want to understand networking, please stop trying to make me learn networking, it sucks when you're talking about networking with people and it sucks when you're talking about networking with the command line

[arkus-rhapsode]

So I was thinking about making this a "Gaming Hot Take of the Day," but can't really do that when basically everyone is in agreement on this-Multiversus shutting down really just goes to show how a great concept with an okay execution, can result in terrible things when Live Service greed is involved.

So instead of making this a straight forward explanation of my take, I think I'd like to make this sort of a general overview of my disappointment. So lets start from the start, for those unaware I was actually a big BIG Smash bros fan and while I was never talented enough to play professionally, I still got involved in my local scene (though I gradually did drift away after the fanbase became very toxic to be around). So believe me when I say I am a massive fan of the concept of the crossover platform fighter. Platform fighters are often one of the most accessible types of fighting games for newcomers, and it allows a level of variety you just wouldn't normally get out of say a Street Fighter stage. And while its very VERY easy in a post Fortnite world to talk about how crossovers are becoming very cynical corporate cash grabs that dilute the original value of the work each one originates from, I can't deny that there will always be a charm to the crossover. And those who love these properties making use of them through the lease of a fighting game often shows.

And thus, we get to the real core of why platform fighters are often so under explored even with the success of smash. Getting a game that actually plays well that both professionals and casuals can enjoy, and having enough IP appeal to get casual audiences to try this game in the first place. A lot of smash clones seem to fumble one of these two things. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is clearly made with IP a bunch of people love and are no stranger to crossing over, but it was made as cheaply as possible. Then you have Rivals of Aether which absolutely offers a competitive alternative to Smash, but due to starring almost all original characters, it lacks the gimmicky hook of familiar characters duking it out.

So then we get to Multiversus. The WB crossover platform fighter. Not a DC platform fighter. Not a Cartoon Network platform fighter. Hell, not even a Midway All-Stars Battle Royale. But all of Warner Bros was allowed to converge in a single game. From various genres, mediums, and franchises this had the potential to have enough variety to rival Smash. But that's just IP, what about gameplay? Well while I think Multiversus was always too floaty and had way to many characters that could just combo infinitely, I do think the developers at Player First Games genuinely brought a unique, but not too unfamiliar, spin on the platform fighter. Add on the fact that this game is fully voiced with unique interactions and full on banter, you get something that isn't in Smash. They even managed to make the echo fighter concept interesting by having skins for characters like Joker be the Batman who Laughs that despite playing the same, the added voice lines actually do truly make this character seem like a new character even if its the exact same move set. So with all this going for it, what could go wrong? Welp, Live-Service.

That's right, instead of doing what most fighting games do of having a base package with a rollout of DLC, we went with a free to pay model where cosmetics, skins, backgrounds, emotes, and characters would cost fake currency you could exchange for real currency. Now this type of payment model isn't unreasonable in the world of online multiplayer games, and offering them for free then charging for features is common. This way the companies make money, while giving you the option to play the game for free. Well the thing is, often times, all those fun stuff like cosmetics, emotes, and characters are linked to how you play a game. You could conceivably play the game for free, but you'll never be able to play the full package of the game unless you were willing to spend so much time on the game or just spend money nickel-and-dime-ing everything.

And for me, that was the most disheartening thing. Part of the fun of smash bros is having the best toy box in video games. I might ever main Mario, but guess what I can play Mario whenever I want in whatever dumb resin he has. Taking away that option makes it feel less like you have a complete game than just having the bare essentials to complete the game. And that's when this game feels less like fun and more making a game where I am trying to extract enjoyment out of the pieces I can afford.

So the gameplay is not the tightest but passable, and the actual ability to play the game is extremely hamstringed. So hey, at least they had a great roster right? Now look, I want to make it clear, I don't hate the roster, I think Superman, Bugs, Steven Universe, etc. all deserve to be in one big crossover as the Super Warner Bros. But the fact that we were basically getting a new DC character every seasonal update, when this company owns franchises like The Matrix, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Conjuring, Clash of the Titans, ThunderCats, Austin Powers, Babylon 5, Rush Hour, Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, Ben 10, and Mortal Kombat, it feels lacking. There's been plenty of data leaks, and I think there could be a legitimate case made for a few characters not showing up, Emmet and Ruby because WB doesn't own those franchises any more. Gandalf and Harry Potter are ones where the IPs have a lot of outside influence and become a bit of a tangled web. But then some being held off on like the Wicked Witch of the West (who would even be prominently featured in the comic adaptation of Multiversus) feel so bizarre.

The one that hurt me the most was the rumored Scorpion playable character. Scorpion-the mascot of Nether Realm and the last surviving Midway Franchise. The character who has already shown up in other WB fighting gams-wasn't included. I don't even mind the idea some are advertisements like Beetlejuice coinciding with the second movie or Black Adam for... well Black Adam. But You'd at least have to give us something fun or unique that does get the hype going.

"But if it wasn't live service, could we even have the hype cycle?" Some may wonder. The answer is yes. Smash bros at this point has DLC announcements that literally make people devolve into full-blown speculation storms and glass-shattering soundoffs. So it is totally possible to make this game at a set price of lets say 49.99USD, with every post beta character included on it with some customization options , then offered seasons and cosmetics as dlc? That in my opinion would be a hundred percent reasonable.

But no. WB just had to have their own Fortnite. They couldn't be satisfied with just making WB Smash. They needed more of that money. With the victims of this is a game with a lot of potential being cut down after a year, the employees at Player First Games who did the best they could and clearly had plans who now are likely fearing for their jobs, and the players who did spend money on this only for it to become inaccessible. Was it worth it? Well, frankly no.

This news put in a bit of a mood as now I feel like I'm seeing the same story play out over and over again in the video game world. A team of developers have an idea for a cool thing, the publishers and owners want to extract as much value as possible of that thing as the can to the detriment of the experience, and then everything gets shutdown because it failed to meet projected sales.

Hopefully, whoever takes a stab at making the next Smash competitor learns from these mistakes.

[niconiconwo]

Neat thing about Frontier fiber is their ONT just gives any old router an IP lease so that means the gaylord eero box is gonna be yeeted very soon.

I pay for this god damned service, I won't have Uncle Bezos' nanny-box tell me I can't browse freely while stealing my usage data.

[vickutz1]

TITLE: PrismNET Asia-Pacific Leaders Symposium: Launch of the 319 Global Service Center Initiative

On May 7th, the PrismNET Asia-Pacific Leaders’ Symposium was successfully held at the Cordis Hotel in Hong Kong, bringing together service center heads and community leaders from various countries and regions within Asia-Pacific to discuss the expansive plans for PrismNET. At the event, Marlik Luno, the Chairman of PrismNET Global Development Committee and Chief Operating Officer, welcomed the representatives of the Asia-Pacific community and outlined the development plans for the upcoming months. Luno highlighted the current global societal transformation characterized by significant shifts in productivity. PrismNET is at the forefront of this transformation, leading the development in the AIGC artificial intelligence industry. The company has addressed the industry’s core challenge of GPU power supply for energy in artificial intelligence, having upgraded 13 GPU power clusters globally with a total capacity reaching 1100P. Furthermore, the platform is developing the PrismNET Chain (PNC), a global distributed power cluster blockchain network aimed at consolidating idle and redundant GPU power for scheduling and distribution, thus maximizing the application value of individual GPU capacities.

Subsequently, Tomy Tang, from the Platform Education and Development Committee, analyzed the current state and future value of the AI+DePin industry track for the leaders. He discussed how PrismNET positions itself as the first platform globally to implement an AI+Web3.0 ecosystem. The platform’s GPU power leasing service has already provided cost-effective energy solutions for more AI enterprises. Using AI for content publication, data streaming, and automated sales through e-commerce server rooms built around the world, along with matrixed account operations, the platform has achieved over $7000 in sales profit per account on TikTok, demonstrating the deep application of AI in e-commerce.

Following this, William delved into an in-depth analysis of PrismNET’s business model and its long-term value prospects. Many community leaders expressed that PrismNET’s business model fully meets everyone’s market expectations and that this mechanism is adaptable to various market conditions, ensuring the best possible outcomes for business expansion. The business model, being a core element of project development, features low barriers to entry, high returns, vast potential for imagination, scalability, user-friendliness, and strong promotional drive, which are significant characteristics of the PrismNET model.

During the banquet, the platform made a major announcement with the launch of PriamAI, an AI short video tool tailored for C-end users, integrating functions like IP creation, graphic generation, video conversion, and digital human cloning. PrismAI provides numerous entrepreneurs with powerful tools for easy use. Additionally, users can utilize PNC for exchanges to enhance their experience significantly, also greatly boosting PNC’s circulation and application value within the ecosystem.

At the banquet, the 319 Global Service Center Plan was announced, which, through the strong support of salons and sharing sessions, aids in the business development of service centers in various regions and rapidly propagates PrismNET’s vast ecosystem in the market. The banquet also recognized outstanding service centers for April, with Chief Operating Officer Luno personally distributing awards to the winners. Additionally, the development and evaluation plans for the community in May and a preview of the PrismNET Global Elite International Symposium scheduled for June were announced.

During this meeting, leaders from the Wutong Community and Xinxin International Community shared their experiences, insights, and market development strategies deeply with the attendees, setting goals and resolutions for May. All leaders present reached a high consensus to strive with full effort to discuss, build, share, and win together, and to collaborate in developing a grand industry ecosystem alongside the platform.

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