Hackers: Computer Outlaws revisited

From: Mike Ford <mikeford_at_socal.rr.com>
Date: Fri Jul 27 11:34:20 2001

>>But all that aside, see my previous message: security, physical or
>>virtual, is YOUR responsiblity. If you don't want anyone coming into your
>>house or your server, LOCK THEM UP! Did they still get in? You didn't
>>use good enough locks. Try again.
>
>OH... I see... The victim has primary responsiblity for the crime. I must
>admit, I do agree with your statement "LOCK THEM UP". But it's not the house
>or the server that shuold be locked up, it's the CRIMINALS!

I think a server on a high bandwidth connection with the default root and
password could easily be considered an attractive nuisance. Just like a
backyard swimming pool with no fence or lock on the gate.
Received on Fri Jul 27 2001 - 11:34:20 BST