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San Fran Hunts For Mystery Device On City Network
alphadogg writes "With costs related to a rogue network administrator's hijacking of the city's network now estimated at $1 million, city officials say they are searching for a mysterious networking device hidden somewhere on the network. The device, referred to as a 'terminal server' in court documents, appears to be a router that was installed to provide remote access to the city's Fiber WAN network, which connects municipal computer and telecommunication systems throughout the city. City officials haven't been able to log in to the device, however, because they do not have the username and password. In fact, the city's Department of Telecommunications and Information Services isn't even certain where the device is located, court filings state."
They should turn off everything but the main server. The mystery device will then be the only thing running. Then maybe send an ascii "beep" code to it and listen for beeping (if employees can be stopped from flapping their gums for five minutes). Best to do this on a Friday (or Mon-Thur) when no govt. employees are working.
Your "comment" was highly "insightful," "khasim." "Thank" you for "sharing" your "thoughts" with "us."
always work from the list, and write down what you did. One thing at a time, and document everything.
This seems sensible under all conditions. Being tired is no excuse for being sloppy.