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From the info: I read it was code that was downloaded into their system which started to send information out to whomever wrote it. My question is HOW it got downloaded in the first place and most importandly how on earth their systems are allowed to engage with foreting systems without authentication or security.

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Scary thoughts... Grimm Reaper | 06/20/05

Ageed Loverock Davidson | 06/20/05

They would be running Apache on Solaris if they cared. DonnieBoy | 06/20/05

Well Loverock Davidson | 06/20/05

Yes, I have to admit, for the highest level of security, Linux is not it. DonnieBoy | 06/20/05

Details emerge on credit card breach Loverock Davidson | 06/20/05

This message will be deleted... Cardinal_Bill | 06/20/05

I hope it does get deleted Loverock Davidson | 06/20/05

He is really just trying to disrupt the talkbacks. DonnieBoy | 06/20/05

How about OS/400 DarthRidiculous | 06/20/05

Good point, solid and obscure enough that hackers won't even try. DonnieBoy | 06/20/05

No idea Loverock Davidson | 06/21/05

Simple - stop using MS software! SmarterITGuy | 06/20/05

Simple!! kthhrrsn@... | 06/20/05

Think what you are saying. People initiate credit card transactions from DonnieBoy | 06/20/05

Bad Idea: Who checks that proprietary network protocol? ErwinMoller | 06/22/05

Why just MS? Loverock Davidson | 06/20/05

Evidence? mikebol | 06/21/05

Closed sofware and protocols? mikebol | 06/21/05

FFS What planet do you live on? shorea50 | 06/22/05

Anyone surprised? michael_t | 06/20/05

need more info eLurker | 06/21/05

From the info michael_t | 06/21/05

Don't Tell Middle of the Road | 06/21/05

I completely agree! mikebol | 06/21/05

Stop and think - all you 'above average' admins I_am_hellion_z | 06/21/05

Who'd a thunk it! Protector | 06/21/05

Big brother's "security plans" are bound by this holes. elzopi | 06/27/05

Personally I Use.... GTO_Patrick | 09/10/05

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