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On 19/07/06, Ben Goodger <goodgerster@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > It wasn't DDOSed, it was cracked into and changed. That is very illegal > indeed and I know who did it or ordered the attack, hooray. Hopefully the > logs will show what happened in greater detail. > > http://dev.shaunevans.co.uk/ben/ > > The /wordpress bit was the bit hacked, but I don't have FTP access to it so > I can't tell whether the data was overridden.. was it? > > You can prevent common exploits by keeping your server up-to-date as well > as ensuring the code you use is secure. > > > Apache 2.0.54 with custom patches on FC5 or FC2, can't remember which. I think you'll find your version of Apache is irrelevent when it comes to PHP hacks - when you put PHP apps on your server you are opening it to compromise. I didn't think there were any recent Apache vulnerabilities, and there probably aren't, where as PHP is often the culprit. A. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html