Gambling Federation Malware

[Dutch]

Running an executable file provided courtesy of Royal Dutch casino Only for the gamblers out there...

We look for the best interest of our players, if we are having a problem we
concentrate in finding a solution, we waste no time on this kind of situations

We have an excellent team of programmers working for us.

i expect GFED to email their entire database and let them know about this malware including the necessary information on how to remove it.

 

[mitch]

Well, I posted about Gambling Federation. People didn't listen, carried on downloading and playing and now they're having their computers screwed with. LOL. You think cheats only cheat with software?

Like I always say: why bother to post anything? People never listen, carry on playing...then post complaints. LOL.

Hopeless.

Caruso

When you were giving G. Fed 'some pain' a while ago didn't you suspect them of launching a technical attack on your e-mail address?

Perhaps Kitty might like to comment on that whilst she is grovelling over this issue!

Well done jmildstone for your detective work here, looks like you have exposed a real rogue operator.

Mitch

 

[jetset]

We look for the best interest of our players, if we are having a problem we
concentrate in finding a solution, we waste no time on this kind of situations

We have an excellent team of programmers working for us.

i expect GFED to email their entire database and let them know about this malware including the necessary information on how to remove it.

There's poetic justice here somewhere - a crook is crooked.

 

[jetset]

Casino Meister and fellow posters,

First off, please allow us to extend our apologies for this major issue. We owe all of you an explanation regarding this.

A few months ago, we received several spam complaints from our players being sent by the domains you found in your host file. At first we tried to calm our players down, stating that we had nothing to do with these properties and were not responsible for their actions. However, the issue repeated itself several times within a short time span, causing us a mass influx of complaints.

We decided, albeit foolishly, to resolve this issue by blocking the domains which cause our players grief through the software. We did not intend to ever block any one else, nor impair revenues for affiliates. We now realize that this was not the right way to go about this problem. We will be issuing a fix for this very shortly and we will correct this problem within 24 hours.

We sincerely apologize,
Talia
Gambling Federation PR Manager

This has to be one of the more shocking online casino stunts I've seen and exhibits an almost complete disregard for players and their privacy in inserting covert malware into a general and indiscriminate download.

And that doesn't even address the fact that it unethically and unfairly attacks competitive sites (regardless of their reputation.)

I expect this will have serious repercussions for the GF company and its leadership, not just in a business and maybe litigative sense but in respect of its membership of trade associations like the IGC and iGGBA too - it is inconceivable that those bodies will let this go unremarked.

It would also seem that GF management has underestimated the ability of members of the online gambling community to see through BS when it is being dished up, even with an apology. *Anti-spam measure* just doesn't cut it.

I don't see this astonishing incident just ending here, nor should it.

 

[erp1]

We sincerely apologize,
Talia
Gambling Federation PR Manager

Your apologize is noticed, but it's not accepted.

I dont know if Gambling Federation use rigged software. But I know there is only one solution to that kind of activity that has been exposed here. The entire gambling community must boycott Gambling Federation and send them out of business the hard way.

Every potential rogue operators must know that the gambling community doesnt know the word mercy or forgiveness if an operator crosses the line.

Bye Gambling Federation.

 

[Kitty_23]

We have issued an update that removes those changes in the host file. It will take about 1 to 2 hours to propagate the changes to all casinos using the Gambling Federation software.

To install the repair simply open the Gambling Federation casino software and let it load up; it prompts you for an update, let it install the update.
Once the software restarts the host file will be repaired.

Again, we deeply apologize for this situation, we understand your frustration.

If ever you are still experiencing problems, please contact me by private message or post in the forum, I'll assist you.

Talia
Gambling Federation PR Manager

 

[largeeyes]

Wow. And I thought the magical change of your WR every time I went to withdraw was bad enough.


Just booted up your software to fix this incredible attempt.

BTW Dutch, how about answering the question Bryan asked you days ago and you are conveniently avoiding but posting like a mad person here.

 

[bagofmaggots]

glad it's not me

We have issued an update that removes those changes in the host file. It will take about 1 to 2 hours to propagate the changes to all casinos using the Gambling Federation software.

To install the repair simply open the Gambling Federation casino software and let it load up; it prompts you for an update, let it install the update.
Once the software restarts the host file will be repaired.

Again, we deeply apologize for this situation, we understand your frustration.

If ever you are still experiencing problems, please contact me by private message or post in the forum, I'll assist you.

Talia
Gambling Federation PR Manager

I'd hate to be the PR manager for Gambling Federation right now !

 

[nafanny29]

Installing malicious programs within an online casino download is inexcusable. The net is a vicious place at the best of times but you wouldnt expect to get sh$t installed on your PC from a bloody online casino that you are gonna donate to anyway. They should be shut down full stop and never forgiven. They must have realised that they would be discovered doing this and went ahead anyway due to plain, ugly GREED.

 

[Sodax77]

We have issued an update that removes those changes in the host file. It will take about 1 to 2 hours to propagate the changes to all casinos using the Gambling Federation software.

To install the repair simply open the Gambling Federation casino software and let it load up; it prompts you for an update, let it install the update.
Once the software restarts the host file will be repaired.

Again, we deeply apologize for this situation, we understand your frustration.

If ever you are still experiencing problems, please contact me by private message or post in the forum, I'll assist you.

Talia
Gambling Federation PR Manager

TOO LATE!!!

I hope everyone who publish any newsletter, publish this GF-Malware thing.

Or maybe GF will send apology letter to every customer (Players).
LOL, yeah right

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Our Virtual Casino has spent countless development time on Security and protecting our player's privacy. Our number one priority is to provide a complete and safe gaming experience.

All our staff have their backgrounds checked to ensure that our organization maintains one of the highest standards in the world for Internet Casinos...."

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[philipfromparis]

Congratulations on this case jmildstone !! What a scoop !!

I think this affair will echo for a long time from now on. But, as my grandmother used to say "one deserves what we have" or something like that.

Philipfromparis

 

[bagofmaggots]

lot's of new rouges

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The waiting room at the rouges gallery is packed

 

[unicorn40]

Re: Gam Fed Casinos

To install the repair simply open the Gambling Federation casino software and let it load up; it prompts you for an update, let it install the update.

Better idea... UNINSTALL and REMOVE ALL TRACES. DELETE ALL FILES.

 

[jinnia]

Has anyone contacted the casinos that GFed blocked with their trojan with this information? It should be done, they may want to address this with GFed.

 

[Kitty_23]

As previously stated
We have issued an update that removes those changes in the host file.
To install the repair simply open the Gambling Federation casino software and let it load up; it prompts you for an update, let it install the update.
Once the software restarts the host file will be repaired.

This update is fully functional now for all G-Fed casinos.

Thanks for all your help and understanding on this matter.
I extend my invitation to contact me if ever you are still experiencing problems, by private message or post in the forum.
Talia
Gambling Federation PR Manager

 

[bagofmaggots]

The truth

As previously stated
We have issued an update that removes those changes in the host file.
To install the repair simply open the Gambling Federation casino software and let it load up; it prompts you for an update, let it install the update.
Once the software restarts the host file will be repaired.

This update is fully functional now for all G-Fed casinos.

Thanks for all your help and understanding on this matter.
I extend my invitation to contact me if ever you are still experiencing problems, by private message or post in the forum.
Talia
Gambling Federation PR Manager

How about addressing the real question? Why was this done in the first place? The business about protecting your customers from spam is nonsense.

 

[Sodax77]

As previously stated
“We have issued an update that removes those changes in the host file.
To install the repair simply open the Gambling Federation casino software and let it load up; it prompts you for an update, let it install the update.
Once the software restarts the host file will be repaired.”

I think point is NOT, did you upgrade anything or not.

And i don't need some "upgrade" explanations.

I need some specific explantions about this issue from you.

Thanks for all your help and understanding on this matter.

I just don't understand at all your STUPID action.
About privacy, about malware... or do i say "hacking", etc, etc, etc...

And yes, members, Casinomeister, etc help each other.

Now it's your time tell, why!!

 

[amandajm]

Every potential rogue operators must know that the gambling community doesnt know the word mercy or forgiveness if an operator crosses the line.

Nope.

Absolutely incorrect. As a rogue operator you can behave how you like, when you like, for as long as you like.

In the end, you must behave for a while, and/or then grease the right palms and you're in like flint.

Golden Palace and Virtual are perfect examples. Player advocates and gambling watchdogs alike will stand in my face and feed me absolute tosh when it suits their agenda at any given moment in time.

 

[The Dude]

C'mon - give me a friggin' break!

Nope.

Absolutely incorrect. As a rogue operator you can behave how you like, when you like, for as long as you like.

In the end, you must behave for a while, and/or then grease the right palms and you're in like flint.

Golden Palace and Virtual are perfect examples. Player advocates and gambling watchdogs alike will stand in my face and feed me absolute tosh when it suits their agenda at any given moment in time.

Hi Amandajm.

This posts implies that my palm is being greased for removing GP and Virtual from the rouge section. General comments like this are irresponsible and malicious. If you have a beef with a particular site, please start your own damn thread (or go whine at the sucks board); don't pollute this one with your innuendos. I have enough to do as it is.

 

[jetset]

Big talk, no action as usual. And taking refuge in non-specific innuendo.

On a lighter note, here's an old one - Innuendo = Italian suppository.

 

[SomeOtherSucker]

As previously stated
We have issued an update that removes those changes in the host file.
To install the repair simply open the Gambling Federation casino software and let it load up; it prompts you for an update, let it install the update.
Once the software restarts the host file will be repaired.

This update is fully functional now for all G-Fed casinos.

Thanks for all your help and understanding on this matter.
I extend my invitation to contact me if ever you are still experiencing problems, by private message or post in the forum.
Talia
Gambling Federation PR Manager

you've placed a hack in your software which attacks a users file, and now, in response to complaints, you put in another hack which attacks that file again?

 

[erp1]

We have issued an update that removes those changes in the host file.

I have uninstalled your software, but can see that the malware is still on my computer. I have no intention to "update" your software. I want to clean my computer.

I demand that you publish excactly which files you have placed or modefied.

 

[amandajm]

Hi Amandajm.

This posts implies that my palm is being greased for removing GP and Virtual from the rouge section. General comments like this are irresponsible and malicious. If you have a beef with a particular site, please start your own damn thread (or go whine at the sucks board); don't pollute this one with your innuendos. I have enough to do as it is.

Was'nt actually pointed at you Bryan. You don't advertise for either of the firms. If you did, i would let you know how i feel about it although i would be barred for saying it. I know you won't advertise these guys and i indeed understand how you rogue and dis-rogue and also why you work things how you do.

Innuendo. The advocate is indeed Jetset, as he well knows, that is why he answered. Jetset is of the opinion that if he puts his news on sites that advertise for complete and utter trash, it is irrelevant . I disagree and am willing to beat the drum back and forth with him about it. I will win the battle of the bongos though. Have that right.

Sting had stopped pumping crap, so i had nothing else to say on the matter and pointed people there myself. I am as guilty as he on hindsight and have withdrawn all support for gambling911 because I mean exactly what I say.

The watchdog is Sting.
My last post at Sucks

I dislike you railing on the Meister et al MrRacetrack, as you know- have said all there is to say on the matter till i'm blue in the face and an annoyance to you all.

I have to bow my head in shame though for ever giving Sting the time of day

You asked me to give you a break.. Have never uttered a bad word about you unless it is right here, in your front room, with the respect due you ask for otherwise you'd have banned my ass long ago.

Joeyl.

 

[The Dude]

Innuendo. The advocate is indeed Jetset, as he well knows, that is why he answered. Jetset is of the opinion that if he puts his news on sites that advertise for complete and utter trash, it is irrelevant . I disagree and am willing to beat the drum back and forth with him about it. I will win the battle of the bongos though. Have that right. .

If you have a beef with Jetset, you can PM him. Or feel free to start your own thread discussing the matter in a non-bashing tactful way.

You asked me to give you a break.. Have never uttered a bad word about you unless it is right here, in your front room, with the respect due you ask for otherwise you'd have banned my ass long ago.

Joeyl.

This is why you need to be specific and not make implications when it comes to criticisms. When the term "watchdogs" or "advocate" is used, this site and I are implicated. You ought to know this. No need to stir the shit when this is needless. And it derails the thread. Thanks for your understanding and support.

 

[amandajm]

Fair enough Bryan. I will be more specific and will not argue with you on the point.

I won't be stooping this low when it comes to the tactful non bashing aspect though lol.

Big talk, no action as usual. And taking refuge in non-specific innuendo.

On a lighter note, here's an old one - Innuendo = Italian suppository.

Quite a banal remark from the fella and quite personal. Alltogether I think my innuendo has more place on this board under your rules than the above quoted remark.

There is a school of thought abound that Jetset is afforded more latitude when it comes to such remarks.

I will avoid specific names of those that believe Jetter gets a squeeze where others don't because I will run out of ink.

I am beginning to wonder myself to be perfectly honest.

 

[jetset]

Nope, as usual you have it "all wrong" Amandajm/Joeyl. And I sincerely hope you are not suggesting that my palm has been greased by some of these lowlifes?

I don't normally trouble to respond to your rather ill-informed, anonymous and often convoluted jibes because I do believe you are merely a sidelines stirrer who does a lot of talking and moralising but is not renowned for actually getting out and making things happen.

This time I was provoked into responding because I, too thought your innuendo was aimed at this site - you hang out with some people (probably those you refer to above) who have consistently tried to paint a totally unwarranted corrupt picture of our host here. And many of them are far from paragons of virtue. Given your lack of significant activity, however you are possibly close LOL.

My decision to syndicate my weekly news column to Sports 911 is none of your concern and if you put your ridiculous vendetta with Chris Costigan to one side you might see that he does contribute to this industry for all his brash style and imo occasionally ill-advised associations.

I suspect that your continual whining about his site has more to do with his impatience in dealing with you than anything else.

I don't happen to share his positive view on Virtual, or for that matter Golden Palace and we have exchanged opinions on that several times. That is neither here nor there, and your ad nauseum nagging about the InfoPowa column appearing on his site is of little interest to either of us.

To interrupt an important discussion like this with your petty comments is typical. I'll not give them the credibility of further response.

 

[unicorn40]

Posted by the Casinomeister:

No need to stir the shit when this is needless. And it derails the thread. Thanks for your understanding and support.

Looks like jetset neglected to read that part.

My decision to syndicate my weekly news column to Sports 911 is none of your concern and if you put your ridiculous vendetta with Chris Costigan to one side you might see that he does contribute to this industry for all his brash style and imo occasionally ill-advised associations

I disagree... Sting (Chris Costigan) is a considered a JOKE in this industry.

There is a school of thought abound that Jetset is afforded more latitude when it comes to such remarks

Seems that way on many occasions.

 

[caruso]

There are some conceptual parallels here with the Lake Palace / Ecogra incident; that the issue may have been rectified is meaningless - obviously GFED were going to pull the malicious software the moment they were rumbled on a premiere forum. That isn't the issue - the issue is that it was done in the first place, and with clearly malicious intent.

I've already posted about quite extraordinarilly statistically improbable results at Gambling Federation; now we have malicious software installation by Gambling Federation - has the point got itself across yet? Have we FINALLY come the conclusion that Gambling Federation are crooks?

Thanks to Bryan for sending out that newsletter warning; now let's just BACK IT UP with some action and get Gambling Federation consigned to the shit-pit were they belong.

 

[amandajm]

Nope, as usual you have it "all wrong" Amandajm/Joeyl. And I sincerely hope you are not suggesting that my palm has been greased by some of these lowlifes?

I don't normally trouble to respond to your rather ill-informed, anonymous and often convoluted jibes because I do believe you are merely a sidelines stirrer who does a lot of talking and moralising but is not renowned for actually getting out and making things happen.

This time I was provoked into responding because I, too thought your innuendo was aimed at this site - you hang out with some people (probably those you refer to above) who have consistently tried to paint a totally unwarranted corrupt picture of our host here. And many of them are far from paragons of virtue. Given your lack of significant activity, however you are possibly close LOL.

My decision to syndicate my weekly news column to Sports 911 is none of your concern and if you put your ridiculous vendetta with Chris Costigan to one side you might see that he does contribute to this industry for all his brash style and imo occasionally ill-advised associations.

I suspect that your continual whining about his site has more to do with his impatience in dealing with you than anything else.

I don't happen to share his positive view on Virtual, or for that matter Golden Palace and we have exchanged opinions on that several times. That is neither here nor there, and your ad nauseum nagging about the InfoPowa column appearing on his site is of little interest to either of us.

To interrupt an important discussion like this with your petty comments is typical. I'll not give them the credibility of further response.

The next time you try to agree with me, do better and don't wrap it in bluster.

 

[Sodax77]

As previously stated
“We have issued an update that removes those changes in the host file.
To install the repair simply open the Gambling Federation casino software and let it load up; it prompts you for an update, let it install the update.
Once the software restarts the host file will be repaired.”

And how about those, who don't play anymore/want play anymore in GF casinos or don't know about your STUPID actions at all, etc, etc

Do you think, that all GF players or EX-players read gambling forums?

And i'm not sure what is average percent, who actually read/explore different gambling forums regularly. Jetset/Bryan probably know better.
But about all who gambling online, i guess, it is quite small group, who read/explores different gambling forums.

So, only way is... you will publish your actions someway, or we have to do your dirty job... report to Spybot, Ad-aware, Symantec, etc, etc

Like ezc3m already did...

i have submitted the app to our company's default antivirus and malware vendors, symantec and A2, for further review and scrutiny

 

[tim5ny]

We have issued an update that removes those changes in the host file. It will take about 1 to 2 hours to propagate the changes to all casinos using the Gambling Federation software.

To install the repair simply open the Gambling Federation casino software and let it load up; it prompts you for an update, let it install the update.
Once the software restarts the host file will be repaired.

Again, we deeply apologize for this situation, we understand your frustration.

If ever you are still experiencing problems, please contact me by private message or post in the forum, I'll assist you.

Talia
Gambling Federation PR Manager

Through the years, I,ve visited all of the main gambling forums on a pretty consistant basis, but to this day I cannot ever remember ever seeing a winning screenshot or a post by anyone claiming to have hit a jackpot at any GF casino. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while.

 

[nafanny29]

I was wondering if someone who had decent PC security (ie: Norton or similar) tried to download this casino. Would Norton not pre-scan prior to installing and alert possible malicious content

 

[sneakypuss]

the nerve of some!

Just wanted to give a big thanks to the casinomeister and posters. I had tried to access the blackjack table for months now, and could never get through. I always thought it was a problem with the site. As for FEDERATION, I am insulted and angry at my time you choose to make me waste. If you were have a problem with spam (lol) and your customers, I WAS DEFINATELY NOT A DEPOSITOR WITH YOU AND WILL NEVER BE, you might have limited your invasions to customers who choose to deposit with you. :sniper: :icon_twis

psst: to the post above, I have my norton and spybot on all the time, but I also approved this download

 

[tim5ny]

I have to snicker when I think of a couple years back when at least one Gambling Federation casino was usually in the top 5 list of "Most Honest Casinos" listed at Gambling.com .

(but then again.. I also remember that they were the ones who would offer free bonus money to their members who voted for them as #1 in several categories. )

 

[GrandMaster]

I was wondering if someone who had decent PC security (ie: Norton or similar) tried to download this casino. Would Norton not pre-scan prior to installing and alert possible malicious content

It would only alert if it was known malicious code, unless heuristic scanning was enabled to look for code that looks like it may be malicious. I don't know what exactly the heuristic scanner looks for, and how easy it would be to find the code in an executable file that modifies the hosts file.

I assume that Canada has some laws against computer hacking, maybe someone from Canada can prosecute G-FED.

 

[Kitty_23]

Statement from Flaviano - CEO of Gambling Federation
Dear Members of the Forum

Gambling Federation would like to offer our response to issues raised in the Casinomeister forum entitled, Gambling Federation Malware.

While our actions were not justified, readers of this message thread should know that Gambling Federation is a victim of an orchestrated attack to mislead our players. Over the past few months, we received numerous complaints from our players enquiring about unsolicited promotional e-mail delivered to a players e-mail address that was used only to communicate with Gambling Federation casinos. After reviewing the complaints from our players, it become apparent that one of our ex-employees was inappropriately and unethically stealing part of our player list, contacting our players and promoting non-Gambling Federation casinos.

We recognize that are actions were based on emotive judgment; we reacted to an unethical attack by applying the same philosophy with which our company was unfairly attacked. Regardless of our reasoning, we would like to extend our apologies to the investors and employees of Gambling Federation and in particular all our players and affiliates that have contributed to the success of our company over the years.

Gambling Federation continues to be committed to the free market and responsible business practices. We are also convinced that time will clearly demonstrate that we were in fact a victim in this matter. We will never use and have never used any tactics toward a legitimate and reputable competitor, like the vast majority of our competitors.

We want also like to thank our colleagues and associates that have communicated, publicly and privately, their support for Gambling Federation over the past few days.

Talia Paschini
Gambling Federation PR Manager

 

[bagofmaggots]

Victims?

So they are victims? LOL

 

[dominique]

I am left speechless by very few things, but this is one of them.

What were they thinking?

Unbelievable.

 

[jmildstone]

Fugly-fogli

To Begin with, the computer on my desk belongs to me. ITS NOT YOUR PROPERTY Flaviano Fogli

Its not my fault that Gambling Federation is not responsible enough to keep their customer or credit card information in a safe place. You should contacted your former employee months ago...

If I constantly get spam or unsolicited mail for a non wanted sender I just simply block him, if problem persist I report it to the proper authority. (NOT YOU)

What you did is UNETHICAL unless the player has given Gambling Federation explicit permission to do so. Absent explicit permission,this practice should be banned and Gambling Federation should be black listed in the entire web.

Creating a malicious program Flaviano Fogli is not a standard business practice its invasion of privacy.

Who are you ? who gave you permission To violate my privacy right,its not you who decides which websites my wife and I can have access to.

 

[jetset]

This is one of those rare occasions when Caruso and I share a view -Gambling Federations's latest explanation is astonishing in its almost casual acknowledgement of a stunning lack of ethics and professionalism in covertly inserting malware on to the computers of (presumably) thousands of unsuspecting members of the player community.

I can't agree with this gratuitous and irrelevant dig at eCOGRA, though: "There are some conceptual parallels here with the Lake Palace / Ecogra incident"

I don't see any conceptual parallels between a flawed third party adjudication on a complaint, which was subsequently reversed in favour of the player by a more senior executive of the same body and this blatant, almost criminal conduct by GF.

 

[The Dude]

https://www.casinomeister.com/rogue-casinos/

 

[caruso]

Yup, nice summary on the part of Greedy Girl. I couldn't have said it a lot better, either.

 

[555YY]

....
almost criminal conduct by GF.

almost? nope

it is blatantly criminal

 

[Sodax77]

https://www.casinomeister.com/rogue-casinos/

Bryan and Greedygirl

 

[tim5ny]

Damn! They went down faster than the Titanic! I bet they'll be giving out great bonuses next week! (to play on software where nobody wins)

 

[jmildstone]

good call!

 

[vinylweatherman]

HOSTS file

I have come accross this sneaky trick before. It can be prevented by 1) Making a backup copy of your CLEAN hosts file in , say, hosts.txt. This will enable a 'dirty' one simply to be deleted and overwritten with the backup. This happened to my 70 year old uncle, and I was able to get his access back!
2) Set the file attributes of your hosts file to READ ONLY, nothing will be able to modify it in a simple manner, as it will have to reset the attributes first, and Windows will probably prompt for permission anyway.
3) Have a suite of spyware programs, as none is perfect. I usually run AdAware, and then Spybot S&D, and a2 for good measure. S&D usually gets a couple of hits that AdAware has missed. The latest S&D does have something to check for malware in the HOSTS file!
4) Use the trick against the perpetratiors, replace 'theblackjacktable' with the relevant gambling federation site - you will never be able to download their casinos again, and neither will anyone else using your PC.

If you have need to clean this file first, the installation CAB files will contain the original clean one that came with the system (finding it is a problem though). OR, simply cut & paste the example of a clean hosts file posted earlier in the thread into your own.

 

[jetset]

The reaction of the IGC and the iGGBA will now be interesting.

 

[sirius]

The reaction of the IGC and the iGGBA will now be interesting.

I emailed iGGBA about Gambling Federation and iGlobal when they first joined a while ago but they didn't even reply.

 

[jetset]

Yeah - I know a number of people who felt strongly enough about this whole GFED affair to email the IGC, too. As far as I am aware that body has not said anything yet, but that may be because they are framing an official response over the weekend.

However, thinking about it the decent thing for a CEO caught in this sort of situation to do would be to offer his resignation. It happened on his watch, and it is a very serious lapse of corporate morals and ethics for which he must carry the can.