Security News > 2020 > February > Frustrated author cybersquats novelist’s website

If you visit the website of renowned Canadian novelist Patrick deWitt today, you'll see a surprising message.

The first instance of the cybersquatter's site shows up on the Wayback Machine on 10 November 2018.

PS. Mr deWitt, If you want the site back, just let me know.

His legitimate site last showed up on the Wayback Machine on 24 November 2014, publicising his novel The Sisters Brothers.

Having your site cybersquatted isn't ideal, but at least the perp is being upfront about it and not trying to pass himself off as the award-winning author.

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