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Bracing for WikiLeaks, BofA Buys Nasty Domain Names

They're terrified someone will start blogs saying executives suck, blow

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 22, 2010 10:31 AM CST | Updated Dec 26, 2010 7:00 PM CST

(Newser) – Despite reports to the contrary, Bank of America hasn’t actually been confirmed as WikiLeaks’ next target, but it appears to think it is. The company has reportedly created a “war room” to brainstorm ways to minimize the damage, according to Fast Company. One of those methods? Buying up potentially damaging domain names, like “BrianMoynihanSucks.com” and “BrianMoynihanBlows.com”—even “BrianTMoynihanSucks.org.”

The bank is aggressively buying "sucks" and "blows" domain names for many of its directors and senior executives, with hundreds registered on December 17 alone, according to Domain Name Wire. So here’s the question: Are there specific sucking or blowing allegations in the alleged WikiLeaks trove? Or is this just a general, half-assed protection? Quick, somebody go register BrianMoynihanKilledSomeone.com!

In this April 21, 2008 file photo, a sign for a Bank of America branch is shown in Charlotte, N.C.
In this April 21, 2008 file photo, a sign for a Bank of America branch is shown in Charlotte, N.C.   (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
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TessTalks
Dec 27, 2010 12:09 PM CST
Like "sucks" and "blows" is the only words the public can come up with? The idiots at BofA should head back to the domain name store and start with the A's . . . BrianMoyihanIsAnA-hole.morons.
billwilltell
Dec 26, 2010 9:47 PM CST
Actually brianmoyihanthief.com is available! How could they miss that one!
red_ox
Dec 26, 2010 9:42 PM CST
Looks like BofA doesn't know about urban dictionary... There are many ways to insult a morally corrupt banker.
 

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