[svlug] BAD PASSWORD: it is based on a dictionary word

[Rick Moen]

begin  kmself at ix.netcom.com quotation:

> This 90%, by providing unsecured, crackable, or otherwise readily
> compromised systems, doesn't exist in a vacuum.  The same boxes may be
> used to launch or relay spam, DDoS, and other attacks, against we 1337
> 10%ile (as well as the rest of the luser universe).  While a
> comprehensive reeducation program isn't my prerogative, the occasional
> one-at-a-time approach seems to help.  Somewhat.

Karsten, we need you to get with the program:  People who go around on
Linux mailing lists making excuses for incompetent security policies
really need to learn the hard way.  No fair handing out clues for free.

-- 
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