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Netgear Routers DoS UWisc Time Server
numatrix writes "For the last few months, hundreds of thousands of netgear routers being sold had hardcoded values in their firmware for ntp synchronization, causing a major denial of service to the University of Wisconsin's network before it was filtered and eventually tracked down. Highlights how not to code embedded devices." A really excellent write-up of the incident.
Yeah people are so stupid.
Know what? I dont daily check USRobotics.com to make sure I have the latest modem firmware, nor do I go to logitech to make sure I have the latest mouse drivers.
It isnt that people are stupid or lazy, they obviously just have better ways to spend their time.
Most people who work with computers aren't IT douchebags who sit around on the internet all day looking for a new patch to install. You aren't elite. You're the lowest rung on the ladder.
Now hurry the fuck up and replace the toner cartridge in the xerox, monkey boy.
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!!!!
I know this is OT, but don't you think it's funny that McBride was just busted by the Department of Justice? SCO's been delisted and is in accelerated bankruptcy. Also, a court has ordered Microsoft to pay $299 to each Linux user to make up for SCO's actions. Remember to keep refreshing, it'll be a minute before non-subscribers can view it.
Litigious bastards