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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. vanilla by jest3r · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I would like to see a challenge like this with vanilla installs of the top 10 Linux distros.

    As Linux gets closer to mainstream more and more people are installing without tweaks or recompiles. How well does Linux stand up without the expertise of a professional?