Eddy Nigg wrote:
> Even though I'm in favor of not mixing EV and other content, I think
> this argument is moot. Chances that such an attack on a CA is successful
> is most likely less than having you encounter such an attack yourself.

What makes you think that's true?

Attacking a CA's DNS server allows you to obtain DV certs for as many
domains as you can be bothered to submit requests for (and pay for). Why
would they not be a big juicy target?

> And you don't have to....apparently there are CAs where it's sufficient
> to flip a flag to get any domain into a certificate...

Let's discuss one problem at a time, please.

Gerv
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