More Glitches in the ATS Matrix

[FlyingClayDisk]

Arguably, a hacked server is a "compromised personal computer" in most cases. SQL injections are child's play. A single query could lock out the user db (or only the admins, if you like). Windows PCs used to be the platform of choice but it does appear Linux exploits are gaining a lot more traction recently. A potential explanation for this is that nearly all Windows machines forcibly auto-update now, but typically servers are only updated when an admin initiates that process. So, a "zombie' website becomes a better attack surface because it's unlikely to be automatically updating without admin intervention.

I don't think it's just about sending emails, but maybe using the same server as a jump point for further nefarious activities. For example, an attacker could use a compromised system to run a service like BNC to reflect their traffic and anonymize their connections to a third party.

Good points.  That was my thought (i.e. a stepping stone of some sort).  That's kind of the way the characterized it.

And speaking of updating servers, that's exactly right; they are only updated with admin intervention.  If there's no admins able to access the system at ATS it become more vulnerable as each day passes.  Sad to see really.  I wish this wasn't the case.