Have a look at this, I've put the link into the mysql forum.
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MySQL worm
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ChrisHirst
IS-IT--Management
I must be too slow today ![[smile]](/data/assets/smilies/smile.gif "[smile] [smile]")
just posted in Virus and ASP forums as well
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Chris.
Indifference will be the downfall of mankind, but who cares?
Woo Hoo! the cobblers kids get new shoes.
Nightclub counting systems
So long, and thanks for all the fish.
just posted in Virus and ASP forums as well
thread760-994176
Chris.
Indifference will be the downfall of mankind, but who cares?
Woo Hoo! the cobblers kids get new shoes.
Nightclub counting systems
So long, and thanks for all the fish.
sleipnir214
Programmer
There are three necessary requirements for your system to be vulnerable:[ul][li]MySQL is exposed to the internet[/li][li]the root user have a weak or blank password[/li][li]MySQL be running on Win32[/li][/ul]
The first two are major database security no-noes for any database server.
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