Mike Wilson on Mon, 22 May 2000 15:13:57 -0400 (EDT)


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Re: [PLUG] This mornings attack


I received a message with no subject from "lgm"  In OEx, it ask foe a
download of an asian language module of some sort.  I killed that request,
but i don't know if there were any consequences yet.

Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim McCoy" <JIM@JIMMCCOY.COM>
To: "plug" <plug@lists.nothinbut.net>
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 2:47 PM
Subject: [PLUG] This mornings attack


> Earlier today I let you all know of what looks like, and mostly is, a
hacker
> attack
> that compiled account and IP information off my windows system.
>
> It appears that this was an attack aimed at the HP-3000 user community.
> I also believe I interrupted it quick enough to avoid any real damage.
> I've spent all day combing over my machine.  Although it's wise to be safe
> I'm not nearly as concerned as I was when I first saw this happening.
>
> Some other HP users also received a similar email today and it is being
> looked in to.
>
> If any information comes out that is relevant to this list I'll let you
> know.
>
> But I'm sure this will not affect you.
>
> Jim Mc Coy
>
>
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