[Fwd: "Security breach - Bacck Orifice and related doings"]

["Philip S Holt, Security Engineer / Network Engineer" <philipsholt () uswest net>]

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I thought I'd share this one.
    This was received ~ 70.5 hours after the probe    ...
   And, keep in mind, six emails from me just to get this.
   Interesting here is their comments that I would probably
achieve better results if I took it up with the 'local'
authorities', when in fact I requested to get a copy of
their logs so I could do just that (Contact the locals), and
no such luck. "Not yet anyway." Hope springs eternal!
   Why is it that, many in the IT Security realm are so
willing to help and share their accumulated base of
knowledge and experiences (And this is generally provided on
your time which equals your money) while those that provide
the access for on-line connectivity (Hence they receive the
monthly dues) seem unwilling to meet us halfway somewhere?
   Is this asking too much?
   And, about the local authorities. I recall an incident
that took place ~ 15 months ago with tier 2 support
technicians @ our local police agency. "When I said UDP the
TS person said, "Oh - you mean UniDentified Packets!" It
seems clear that in some regards one efforts as a
responsible security person are in vain    .....
   "No wonder things are so challenging and difficult!"
Philip.

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> From: System Operator <sysop () uswest net>
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> Date: Sun, 02 May 1999 16:21:22 -0500
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> The attempts to compromise your computer that you have reported 
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> those activities. We can register a complaint with the authorities 
> from which the activities appear to originate, but one is likely
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