Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] Hackers defense: The computer did it

[Mike Miller <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On Sat, 15 Nov 2003, Chris W wrote:

> I thought they were looking (via automated programs or scanners) for
> "interesting" systems that have open ports or report certain
> vulnerabilities, and then of course, cracking it outright.  Do they also
> care about bandwidth, or just getting their nasties on that open system?

I have read in several places that they care about bandwidth and tend to
target known high-bandwidth machines such as those with university IPs.


> Would a dialup user be any less attractive than, say, someone on a frac
> T3?

Yes, of course.


> Of course, one *is* better than the other for anything you want to do,
> no doubt.

And that is why!

Mike
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