I just heard how
hackers were focusing on cable systems by placing "Zombie" programs on the
computers behind the cable. If you got one of these placed on your system
you wouldn't notice it, but your computer could be used to go out and hack other
computers. It is also virtually impossible to trace the Zombie program
back to the originator.
I've helped a little
with other gnhlug members to set up Concord Christian's Linux box connected to
their Mediaone cable running IPChains. They got a call from ATT Broadband
yesterday saying that their computer was being used to hack into other computers
and sure enough, when you reboot their server it says Zombie at some
point.
Does anyone know how
to clean the Zombie off of their server?
Once it is off, how
can I protect against it ?
Tom Laurie
NH
Office of Emergency Management
Systems
Manager
603 223-3617
