Getting Kicked Out of SkyBonus - How Should I Redeem 113K Points?
#16
formerly ThePinkUnicornShirtGuy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Franklin, TN
Programs: Delta Diamond
Posts: 418
It means that Delta employees were utilizing Google to try to find out who I am via my SN on this forum. The thing is, I did this intentionally as a honeypot and I returned the favor and I know who they all, more so than they can imagine. I called and left a message and I believe someone sent an email to the three figures and I'm patiently waiting for a phone call back.
While I understand that have a certain protocol they need to follow and to try to protect SkyBonus - trying to find people off a forum, accessing private details without consent is just not cool. They also need to understand the danger in leaving their names exposed especially when they take away cookies from people and in no way is this a threat. I just happen to be a security researcher and set out a honeypot that they stumbled upon. I would just like an apology from the manager of the team.
While I understand that have a certain protocol they need to follow and to try to protect SkyBonus - trying to find people off a forum, accessing private details without consent is just not cool. They also need to understand the danger in leaving their names exposed especially when they take away cookies from people and in no way is this a threat. I just happen to be a security researcher and set out a honeypot that they stumbled upon. I would just like an apology from the manager of the team.
#19
formerly ThePinkUnicornShirtGuy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Franklin, TN
Programs: Delta Diamond
Posts: 418
I'm not trying to win anything, I'm also wanting to let them know that they did enough and left enough of a trail that I could find their address, DOB, etc., - If you've seen what 4Chan does with that kind of info, you'd understand why I want to let them know the severity of what they are doing.
#22
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 337
I'm not trying to win anything, I'm also wanting to let them know that they did enough and left enough of a trail that I could find their address, DOB, etc., - If you've seen what 4Chan does with that kind of info, you'd understand why I want to let them know the severity of what they are doing.
#23
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Wisconsin and Southern France
Programs: Delta Platinum, Delta MM; HH Diamond, Starwood Platinum, ICH Platinum Ambassador, Hertz Gold
Posts: 745
I'm not trying to win anything, I'm also wanting to let them know that they did enough and left enough of a trail that I could find their address, DOB, etc., - If you've seen what 4Chan does with that kind of info, you'd understand why I want to let them know the severity of what they are doing.
#24
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bye Delta
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, IHG Plat, Hyatt Plat, Marriott Plat, Nat'l Exec Elite, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 16,277
I don't understand your complaint. You posted on this public forum that you were trying to sign up random travel buddies to use your sky bonus account which is prohibited. It sounds like your post was false so why did you post it here and then complain that Delta investigated? I would think that any company who had information that someone was scamming them, would be remiss if they didn't check it out. I also may be dense but don't understand the terms you used. "honeypot and GoogleFu"
Fu is skill. GoogleFu is skill at Googling.
#25
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Wisconsin and Southern France
Programs: Delta Platinum, Delta MM; HH Diamond, Starwood Platinum, ICH Platinum Ambassador, Hertz Gold
Posts: 745
Honeypot is an information security term for a trap designed to lure attackers so you can observe their behavior. For instance, companies will set up fake servers that they want people to try and breach, so they can secretly observe and learn from the techniques used and fortify their actual equipment. Same concept here - OP claims to have baited DL into searching for him so he could study their behavior.
Fu is skill. GoogleFu is skill at Googling.
Fu is skill. GoogleFu is skill at Googling.
Thank you for the explanation!
#26
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: SAN Diego (Hillcrest); formerly LEXington, KY; still like the nym
Programs: DL Platinum; Marriott Lifetime Platinum; married to Hilton Elite
Posts: 3,028
Like when teenagers in the sixties put bags of marjoram or oregano in their sock drawers?
OTOH, why we lose nice things. Too many people cheat.
Personally, I don't think catching Delta folks watching for exploiters is big on the applause meter. More a cause to worry one just might be a jerk.
OTOH, why we lose nice things. Too many people cheat.
Personally, I don't think catching Delta folks watching for exploiters is big on the applause meter. More a cause to worry one just might be a jerk.
#27
formerly ThePinkUnicornShirtGuy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Franklin, TN
Programs: Delta Diamond
Posts: 418
Honeypot is an information security term for a trap designed to lure attackers so you can observe their behavior. For instance, companies will set up fake servers that they want people to try and breach, so they can secretly observe and learn from the techniques used and fortify their actual equipment. Same concept here - OP claims to have baited DL into searching for him so he could study their behavior.
Fu is skill. GoogleFu is skill at Googling.
Fu is skill. GoogleFu is skill at Googling.
I personally would have thought having red-handed proof at how far Delta is going would be something people would like to know.
#28
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 3,394
Yes its shocking that a company would investigate fraud using such incredible technology like Google.
#29
formerly ThePinkUnicornShirtGuy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Franklin, TN
Programs: Delta Diamond
Posts: 418
#30
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ireland, UnderH20, AUA, Brooklyn
Programs: Delta Charter KM, DM180, RW, DM, SC, SkyBonus; HH Diamond, IHG Plt Amb, Global Ent, TWIC
Posts: 2,191
SkyBonus is a great program but it does have an open door for abuse by relying on the honesty of the users and having a verification for the business connection of travelers associated on your account.
Honestly, I don't understand what you are trying to gain by making the comment in this thread other than trolling.