Hack leaves X-rated message on library's kiddie phone line

Someone hacked into a California library's dial-a-story phone service and replaced a fairy tale with a pornographic, profanity-laced message, according to The Associated Press.

The director of the public library in Benicia, which is about 30 miles northeast of San Francisco, says a four-digit passcode is required to change the recording. The offensive message was immediately removed after it was reported last week.

I know you're probably wondering what the message was. It reportedly involved a dog and a pig. Enough said.

[The_Decider]

That is beyond lame. This goes well beyond fun and games. They could have at least done something funny instead of this.

[gefitz]

Wow, four whole digits, eh? Bet that'll NEVER happen again...

[ralfthedog]

"I know you're probably wondering what the message was. It reportedly involved a dog and a pig. Enough said. "

Sick people. It is bad enough to mess with kids, don't mess with dogs.

[Travis Ernst]

How much should we bet it was the phone number for the password? phone phreaks back in the day were ignored. The Modem helped me hone my skills before everything went digital. I have to laugh when I hear people complaining their MaBell answering machine was played over the phone... well they didn't change the access code!!!

Rotate the code monthly for minimal security. Have it "written" down in the office so only employees have access to it (not available online) so it can't be leaked by email. Then you KNOW who to blame.

[GavinSimmons]

Totally. The only effective four-digit passcode (if that even makes sense) is a random code that the employees know. Then they can be held responsible. I bet it's a common internal transfer number.. ie the front desk at 7723. -Or worse: an address.

[benjaminstraight]

That's just wrong.