More On Brute Force Attacks…

Hackers are at it again, trying to break the webserver login/password at Teksquisite. On a daily basis I see reports of failed login attempts from hackers utilizing automated scripts (dictionary attacks.) Some of the favorite login names that they look for are: root, admin, administrator, sales, and samba An example of the most recent attack [...]

Brute-Force Dictionary Attack

The Teksquisite web server has had a number of brute-force dictionary attacks lately.  A Brute Force Dictionary Attack is an attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer system or server by generating and trying all possible passwords. IT & Security Portal states that: …using an automated tool for the brute force attack that can [...]

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