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Old 12-16-2004, 02:32 PM   #1
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Top 20 computer threats


check out this

top computer threats

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Old 12-16-2004, 10:08 PM   #2
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interesting, but not much there...
it's really just fluff/filler, and these 2 lists of "The yearly hit parade of hackers' favourite security vulnerabilities" from the Sans Institute.

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TOP 10 WINDOWS [THREATS]
1. Web servers & services
2. Workstation service
3. Windows remote access services
4. Microsoft SQL server
5. Windows authentication
6. Web browsers
7. File-sharing applications
8. LSAS
9. E-mail programs
10. Instant messaging
...
TOP 10 UNIX/LINUX [THREATS]
1. Bind domain name system
2. Web server
3. Authentication
4. Version control systems
5. Mail transport services
6. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
7. Open secure sockets layer (SSL)
8. Misconfiguration of enterprise services
9. Databases
10. Kernel
(now you don't have to follow the link...)
 
  


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