Saturday, July 5, 2003
Defacers Challenge Tomorrow
Posted by Andy Sjostrom in "OFF-TOPIC" @ 11:52 AM
http://edition.cnn.com/2003/TECH/internet/07/03/hacker.warnings.ap/index.html
A global hacker / cracker contest is rumoured to take place tomorrow, July the 6th. The contest is called Defacers Challenge and has web site of its own. According to CNN, "the Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday it was aware of the hackers' plans but did not expect to issue any formal public warnings. The Chief Information Officers Council, part of the Office of Management and Budget, cautioned U.S. agencies and instructed experts to tighten security at federal Web sites."
If you run a web site, I suggest you make sure all the latest security patches and updates have been applied. I recently read from a public security newsgroup the following statement about the contest: "Supposedly its true but don't let that make you think you have to switch your servers off this weekend to be safe or that you don't have to worry about this problem at any other time of the year. Hackers are always with us."
While on the subject of security! If you believe you have found a security vulnerability affecting a Microsoft product you can always contact Microsoft Security Response Center either by e-mail ([email protected]) or by filling out this web form.
A global hacker / cracker contest is rumoured to take place tomorrow, July the 6th. The contest is called Defacers Challenge and has web site of its own. According to CNN, "the Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday it was aware of the hackers' plans but did not expect to issue any formal public warnings. The Chief Information Officers Council, part of the Office of Management and Budget, cautioned U.S. agencies and instructed experts to tighten security at federal Web sites."
If you run a web site, I suggest you make sure all the latest security patches and updates have been applied. I recently read from a public security newsgroup the following statement about the contest: "Supposedly its true but don't let that make you think you have to switch your servers off this weekend to be safe or that you don't have to worry about this problem at any other time of the year. Hackers are always with us."
While on the subject of security! If you believe you have found a security vulnerability affecting a Microsoft product you can always contact Microsoft Security Response Center either by e-mail ([email protected]) or by filling out this web form.
