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Linux Server Break-in Challenge

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the g3t-r3ady-to-p3wn3z0rzasdkja dept.

Sujit writes "Are you an Internet security expert at heart or by profession? Ever thought of trying your skill at a professionally set up server? If you are ready, enter. The Linux Server Break-in challenge. You will have a server available on the Internet 96 hours without interruption starting from 9 March 2005 2 AM IST. However, the server's life on the Net is in your hands."

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  1. Alternately, . . . by Maradine · · Score: 4, Funny

    Post the IP address here. That'll compromise it.

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    1. Re:Alternately, . . . by justforaday · · Score: 5, Funny

      It's 192.168.0.103. Let the hacking begin!

      w00t!!! I got in! They used the same root password as I use on my box...What do I win???

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    2. Re:Alternately, . . . by Council · · Score: 4, Funny

      Use the credit card numbers hidden on the box to buy absolutely anything you want.

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      xkcd.com - a webcomic of mathematics, love, and language.
    3. Re:Alternately, . . . by theVP · · Score: 5, Funny

      I can see it now. A linux geek in front of his computer, putting his pokemon hat on, and getting his pokemon cards ready for battle. Then, with much hesitation, he makes his decision. As he types in the server's IP address on Slashdot, he cries out, "Slashdot Effect, I choose YOU!!!"

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  2. Challenge accepted! by c0l0 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Now I'll just have to find that Sub7-thingie for Linux somewhere on the net...

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  3. FTA by mr_z_beeblebrox · · Score: 4, Funny

    I thought it was a nice touch that they give directions on how to stop network services for someone who gets root. Most people who root linux boxes have trouble with those advanced administrative functions

  4. Social Engineering by Inkieminstrel · · Score: 5, Funny

    Dear Admin,

    I am currently working on a project sponsored by you in which I need to break into your computer. In order to do this, I will need the root password. Also, my SSH signature is attached to this message. Please add me to the list of valid signatures.

    Thank you,
    Inkieminstrel
    Social Engineer

  5. Take the easy way out by tsmithnj · · Score: 5, Funny

    All the posts thus far are technical in nature. The easiest way into that machine is through the front door. Find the server, grab it, and run. If these guys are stupid enough to allow you to break into their property-- take them up on the challenge. AFter all, they did lay down the challenge.....

  6. That's not what I heard... by jhigh · · Score: 5, Funny

    I was told that it's 127.0.0.1. Took me about five seconds to hack in. Morons didn't even have a firewall...

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  7. Re:Social Engineering by hawk · · Score: 4, Funny


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