As most of you now know, the Math and Computer Science Divisional
server was compromised by a hacker on Friday, February 2 around lunch
time. A series of events led to this event, but most were avoidable
and as such I'd like to give some common sense reminders that we often
forget.
1) Keep your Linux installation up to date by installing all of the update
RPMs, debs or your favorite packaging system provided by your
distribution.
2) Create ipchains/iptables to filter access to your ports.
3) Add all security tools that you use into the init scripts so that
they will still be in place if your box is rebooted due to a power
outage.
Eric and I will discuss security in more detail at the next meeting,
but until then remember to patch your distros.
--
Benjamin Story
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Windows 95: n. a 32 bit patch to a 16 bit hack to an 8 bit operating system,
originally coded for a 4 bit microprocessor, by a 2 bit company
that can't stand 1 bit of competition.
Windows 98: n. see Windows 95
Windows ME: n. see Windows 95
Windows 2000: n. an attempt by a 2 bit company to put forth a stable version
of a 32 bit patch to a 16 bit hack to an 8 bit operating
system, originally coded for a 4 bit microporcessor.
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