[NTLUG:Discuss] Houston, we have a problem

[Steve Jackson]

<KneeJerkReactionWithSensationalStatements>
Oh no, this obviously shows that Linux is TOTALLY insecure.  Everyone should
switch to Windows NOW!!
</KneeJerkReactionWithSensationalStatements>

the above message was written with a sarcastic tone.  no animals were hurt
in the writing of this message.

Any more specific details on the owning?

-----Original Message-----
From: discuss-admin at ntlug.org [mailto:discuss-admin at ntlug.org]On Behalf
Of Chris Cox
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 1:20 AM
To: discuss at ntlug.org
Subject: Re: [NTLUG:Discuss] Houston, we have a problem


Since everyone is curious.  The hack was through ssh (kinda makes you scared
don't it!).

I'm updating now.

Daniel Hauck wrote:
>
> Hahaha... how embarassing... :)
>
> I guess our experts should keep up with security updates and such.  I
wonder
> what method was used to hack in?  By the looks of it, the hacking was not
> malicious but simply a childish prank.  Gotta admire those kids to some
> degree anyway. :)  In a perfect world, we wouldn't need locks on our
> doors... :)
>
> I hope it gets patched soon and the embarassed party, whoever that may be,
> learns the lesson they are teaching.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "R. Jay Campbell" <chezjc at home.com>
> To: <discuss at ntlug.org>
> Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 12:19 AM
> Subject: [NTLUG:Discuss] Houston, we have a problem
>
> > Just happened to notice that the NTLUG website has been cracked!
> > Anybody working on this?
> >
> > --
> > R. Jay Campbell
> > mailto:chezjc at home.com
> > "Imagine there's no heaven,
> > it's easy if you try..."
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