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Forum Index : Windmills : TheBackShed got hacked!

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Gizmo

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Joined: 05/06/2004
Location: Australia
Posts: 5116
Posted: 01:00am 07 Feb 2007
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I did mt weekly check of the web servers, and found a few strange entries in the event log of the PC that hosts this web site and a few others. A couple of hours later and the problem was solved, but in summary the hacked used a bit of software to bypass the security of VNC ( a remote administration tool I use to work on the server from elsewhere ). They then uploaded a few files, bits of mIRC and a batch file to give them better access. Then they installed a mass mailer program and tried to send out fake emails from an american bank, the usual "Please update your account password". Luckily the mass mailer fell over and none were sent. I've now removed all his handywork and the security hole.

I would love to get hold of one of these little hacker wankers for just 5 minutes, thats all I need, just me and him in a room alone.

Glenn
The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the second best time is right now.
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Gizmo

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Joined: 05/06/2004
Location: Australia
Posts: 5116
Posted: 09:49am 07 Feb 2007
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I may need to rebuild that server in the next few days, its a little sickly at the moment. So if you find TheBackShed is down, dont worry, will be back up within a couple of hours. The forums will be safe and no messages will be lost, the server does a backup every day.

Glenn
The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the second best time is right now.
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vawtman

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Joined: 14/09/2006
Location: United States
Posts: 146
Posted: 11:08pm 07 Feb 2007
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Gizmo, You do a great job with this sight.
 
leslien
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Joined: 25/03/2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 1
Posted: 02:46am 25 Mar 2007
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true dude, it's never fun to find someone has taken advantage of a server that is being run at your own cost for not other reason it's an interest or community service. been down this road as well. nice site by the wayEdited by leslien 2007-03-26
 
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