I'm not sure what to make of comments about phishing sites I came across
here
http://www.theregister.com/2007/10/03/ebay_paypal_online_banking/
as follows:
These things are incredibly sophisticated, and when they take over a
computer, most [users] don't know it, he said. With every single
I'm not sure what to make of comments about phishing sites I came across
here
http://www.theregister.com/2007/10/03/ebay_paypal_online_banking/
as follows:
These things are incredibly sophisticated, and when they take over a
computer, most [users] don't know it, he said. With every single
Martyn wrote:
I'm not sure what to make of comments about phishing sites I came across
here
http://www.theregister.com/2007/10/03/ebay_paypal_online_banking/
as follows:
These things are incredibly sophisticated, and when they take over a
computer, most [users] don't know it, he said.
Hi,
On Wed, 2007-10-03 at 09:05 +0100, Mac wrote:
I hope we can just assume this is FUD. Does anyone more familiar with
server security have anything consoling thoughts?
AIUI most compromised Windows boxes are due to user error, people not
installing patches or firewalls on their windows
Mac wrote:
I hope we can just assume this is FUD. Does anyone more familiar with
server security have anything consoling thoughts?
I seriously hope that we DON'T assume this is FUD.
I think that Alan has summed up the key issue nicely.
Anyone who goes around saying Linux is secure,
Mac,
On Wed, 2007-10-03 at 07:22 +0100, Mac wrote:
I'm not sure what to make of comments about phishing sites I came across
here
http://www.theregister.com/2007/10/03/ebay_paypal_online_banking/
as follows:
These things are incredibly sophisticated, and when they take over a
Alan Pope wrote:
snip
AIUI most compromised Windows boxes are due to user error, people not
installing patches or firewalls on their windows desktops and laptops.
AIUI most compromised Linux boxes are due to user error, people not
installing patches for server apps and scripted applications
Hi
Mac wrote:
I hope we can just assume this is FUD. Does anyone more familiar with
server security have anything consoling thoughts?
My guess would be: Lots more Linux servers than Windows ones, probably
lots that don't have system security patches applied[0] and lots and
lots and lots and
My guess would be: Lots more Linux servers than Windows ones, probably
lots that don't have system security patches applied[0] and lots and
lots and lots and lots and lots of PHP code running on them which is
even less likely to be getting security love :/
[0] MS are getting very good at
Hi
Chris Rowson wrote:
Linux is free.
modulo hardware costs, of course.
Wouldn't that create some difference in how well the servers are
looked after.
It's entirely plausible, yes :/
Cheers,
--
Chris Jones
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.canonical.com
--
ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com
Chris,
On Wed, 2007-10-03 at 11:45 +0100, Chris Rowson wrote:
My guess would be: Lots more Linux servers than Windows ones, probably
lots that don't have system security patches applied[0] and lots and
lots and lots and lots and lots of PHP code running on them which is
even less likely
Mac wrote:
I'm not sure what to make of comments about phishing sites I came across
here
http://www.theregister.com/2007/10/03/ebay_paypal_online_banking/
as follows:
These things are incredibly sophisticated, and when they take over a
computer, most [users] don't know it, he said.
Hi Ged,
On Wed, 2007-10-03 at 18:50 +0100, ged wrote:
What's the chance of being taken over by these things ?
How can I check for root kits on linux ?
On a desktop/laptop client slim, very slim. On a server running popular
web applications, somewhat higher. On a system running out of date
On Wed, 2007-10-03 at 18:50 +0100, ged wrote:
Mac wrote:
I'm not sure what to make of comments about phishing sites I came across
here
http://www.theregister.com/2007/10/03/ebay_paypal_online_banking/
as follows:
These things are incredibly sophisticated, and when they take over
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