Linux Server Break-in Challenge

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."

Comments

Re:Alternately, . . .

[justforaday]

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???

Social Engineering

[Inkieminstrel]

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

Take the easy way out

[tsmithnj]

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.....

That's not what I heard...

[jhigh]

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...

Re:Alternately, . . .

[theVP]

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!!!"