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

[Chris W <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

Yeah, like Jerry said, it probably depends on what they want to do, so 
they actively look in certain domains or IP ranges.  I tend to think of 
script kiddies when cracking is mentioned (or those who have compromised 
systems that are scanning), but the hard core hacker probably has 
specific interests.

--Chris

Mike Miller wrote:

>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.
>
>
>

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