[afnog] BGP golden rule: Filter Filter Filter

[Mark Tinka]

On 12/Jun/15 15:28, Keessun Fokeerah wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Earlier today a massive route leak initiated by Telekom Malaysia
> (AS4788) caused significant network problems for the global routing system.
>
> Primarily affected was Level3 (AS3549 – formerly known as Global
> Crossing) and their customers
>
> Full story: 
> https://www.bgpmon.net/massive-route-leak-cause-internet-slowdown/
>
> Follow the fun with hash tag:  #AS4788
>
> https://twitter.com/search?q=%23AS4788&src=typd
>
> Time to make them attend the AfNOG trainings!

Nasty.

Level(3) should have had proper filters against what they are accepting
from TM.

2015, people. 2015...

Mark.