Innovative Marketing dies a slow death

I reported on Sep 8, 2008 that the sites "innovativemarketing.com" and "setupahost.net" were no longer resolving ... I've been watching the other associated domains and they are now no longer reachable ... it looks like the WinFixer Gang has decided to let their older domains die a slow death.

The list of sites is too long to post here and sadly they still have a major presence in many other areas. You can see the chart I put together a while back showing the Innovativemarketing/SetUPaHost connection and the associated IP blocks ... the majority of these now no longer exist.

Other News: I was recently awarded Microsoft MVP (Consumer Security) for the 10th year in a row ...

This also marks the 10th year I have been supplying a HOSTS file ... my how time flies ...

Published Fri, Oct 3 2008 22:28 by winhelp2002

Comments

# re: Innovative Marketing dies a slow death

Saturday, October 04, 2008 11:53 AM by TJ

Congrats on the MVP award. It is most deserved. I've been using your hosts file on my home systems for a while as one layer of protection in a defense in depth strategy. And it has no doubt saved me from potential problems various times while browsing the net. Keep up the great and valuable work! :) Thank you!

# Congratulations and Thank you!

Saturday, October 04, 2008 3:10 PM by Corrine

Congratulations on being re-awarded!  

# re: Innovative Marketing dies a slow death

Sunday, October 05, 2008 1:35 PM by Turkey

Thanx you perfect Docs

# re: Innovative Marketing dies a slow death

Monday, October 06, 2008 4:58 PM by RJW

Congratulations on your 10th consecutive MVP award.  Always nice to be recognized.  I've been using your HOSTS file for about three years and have no doubt it's saved me more than once. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.  Thanks!  

# re: Innovative Marketing dies a slow death

Monday, October 06, 2008 11:59 PM by dean

Ten years already? Wow. What you've done literally defines service to the community Mike. May you get many more.

# re: Innovative Marketing dies a slow death

Wednesday, October 08, 2008 10:56 AM by Paul

You are doing some brilliant work and millions of users appreciate it, the award is more than deserved, well done!