MSN Hacked in S. Korea
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Microsoft: MSN site hacked in South Korea
Microsoft: MSN site hacked in South Korea
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CNN reports that MSN's Korean site was hacked and passwords stolen. The Korean site, unlike U.S. versions, was operated by another company, which Microsoft did not identify. Microsoft believes the computers were vulnerable because operators failed to apply necessary software patches, said Sohn, an MSN director.
CNN reports that MSN's Korean site was hacked and passwords stolen. The Korean site, unlike U.S. versions, was operated by another company, which Microsoft did not identify. Microsoft believes the computers were vulnerable because operators failed to apply necessary software patches, said Sohn, an MSN director.
Microsoft acknowledges that hackers booby-trapped its MSN Web site in South Korea to steal passwords from visitors.
"Our preliminary opinion here was, this was the result of an unpatched operating system," Sohn said. "When stuff is in our data center, it's easier to control. We're pretty maniacal about getting servers patched and keeping our customers safe and protected."
Phew, thank goodness for that.
- Y! MyWeb