Comments on: French Microsoft Web site hacked

Defacement of site was likely due to faulty configuration of a Web server at a third-party hosting facility.

[theclaps]

Hmf...

When we're continually surrounded by finantial attacks and serious security threats, an attack like this (spraying graffiti on the front page) like teen rebellion in the 60s! No real harm done, but still p rovoking a few lifted eyebrows ...

[Seaspray0]

My sentiments, too.

I'm sure microsoft will claim harm was done, but in essence, you are right... like spraying graffiti on the front page. Although it is still vandalism, I would prefer it over the tons of spam.

[marileev]

Threats All Around

Theclaps is right, about the threats constantly surrounding us. Hackers are motivated to gain access into business infrastructures for many reasons, in this case cyber-vandalism.

For a smaller less equipped business such a defacement would be of greater impact http://www.essentialsecurity.com/Documents/article2.htm

There are nearly 70 million small businesses worldwide and over 20 million in the U.S. alone. Small business is a major part of the global economy - that means it's time to replace a general passivity towards the possible threats.

When large corporations like MS-France are hit, small business need to take notice too. A couple months ago I remember CNET also reporting a vandalism on the MS Korea site.

[Maccess]

Threats are there, but some are better than others

...not good for Microsoft's claimed security improvements in Windows Server 2003.

I wonder if Gartner has since changed its advisory "to stay the hell away from Windows Internet Information Server." if you're concerned about server security.

This certainly doesn't help build credibility for Windows Server as a secure platform.

[vgraybeard]

French Microsoft Web site hacked

I'm having a bit of trouble working up a tear for a company that wants to hack into every computer running their (actually my) software
(I paid dearly for it). Daily, weekly, or even monthly rechecks are an invasion. Once your copy of Windows has been authenticated, the excuses are over. Does anyone buy the implication that Microsoft believes that someone would trade Microsoft's crap (Windows) for a worse piece of crap (a copy)? If Microsoft has a truth, they aren't telling it. Microsoft can't claim the high ground by complaining about dishonesty and then be dishonest with its costumers.