Hi All, Below is the announcement of the Dragon Research Group. Forwarding this message to the NZNOG list in case anyone is interested. :::: In close cooperation with Team Cymru, Dragon Research Group is announcing the launch of a new volunteer research organization dedicated to further understanding online criminality and providing actionable intelligence for the benefit of us all. The Dragon Research Group is a 'not for profit' entity and as envisioned will be comprised of a geographically dispersed set of trusted volunteers who are passionate about making the Internet more secure. Start up resources will be donated by Team Cymru but DRG will rely on donations from other organizations in the future. To meet its intended purpose, there will be a rigorous vetting procedure but selected applicants will become part of a group that will have access to the data and tools to really make a difference in the fight against online crime. The secure infrastructure is already in place and we're currently finalizing some of the procedural details. Please expect a formal launch announcement in the near future. Meanwhile, if you would like to express an interest in becoming part of or making a donation to this exciting new group, please contact dragon(a)cymru.com. ::::: Cheers! Marcel van den Berg, Team Cymru. marcel(a)cymru.com | desk: +1 312 924 4045 | CellNZ: +64 210 69 2203 PGP Key at http://www.cymru.com/teamcymrukey.txt