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Re: Gain root access on linux servers with physical access
From: "Jason Muskat, GCFA, GCUX, de VE3TSJ" <Jason () TechDude Ca>
Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 23:56:02 -0500
Hello, Don't low-level format the drives just yet. I suggest one lock up the drives in a safe, if not, take a forensic image. That way one can perform an investigation if needed. For the cost of a drive these days I would put it into a safe for a year (consult a lawyer in your jurisdiction) just in case it is needed. Regards, -- Jason Muskat | GCFA, GCUX - de VE3TSJ ____________________________ TechDude e. Jason () TechDude Ca m. 416 .414 .9934 http://TechDude.Ca/
From: Michael Weber <mweber () alliednational com> Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 07:15:57 -0600 To: <pen-test () securityfocus com> Subject: Re: Gain root access on linux servers with physical access Resent-From: <pen-test-return-1078483269 () securityfocus com> Resent-Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 21:08:40 -0700 (MST) Just my $0.02. Would YOU trust any code a blackmailer wrote? Personally, I would call the police and let them deal with extortion charges, then I would low-level format every box that these people have touched, cut my losses and try it again. If they are blackmailing now, what's to say they also didn't install a trojan, back door or logic bomb to get more money later? -MichaelOn 12/17/2006 at 6:17 PM, Patrick <flymooney () gmail com> wrote:The dedicated hosting providers I have dealt with will pull amachinefor you if that is what you need. You usually have to call ahead andthere is a small charge for it as well. I would think it would be abighassle but they are happy to do it (the two times I have had to).Theyeven had a test bench they let me use for moving drives around and testing the configuration. But as with everything, YMMV. Patrick------------------------------------------------------------------------This List Sponsored by: Cenzic Need to secure your web apps? Cenzic Hailstorm finds vulnerabilities fast. Click the link to buy it, try it or download Hailstorm for FREE.http://www.cenzic.com/products_services/download_hailstorm.php?camp=701600000008bOW------------------------------------------------------------------------ E-MAIL CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication and any associated file(s) may contain privileged, confidential or proprietary information or be protected from disclosure under law ("Confidential Information"). Any use or disclosure of this Confidential Information, or taking any action in reliance thereon, by any individual/entity other than the intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited. This Confidential Information is intended solely for the use of the individual(s) addressed. If you are not an intended recipient, you have received this Confidential Information in error and have an obligation to promptly inform the sender and permanently destroy, in its entirety, this Confidential Information (and all copies thereof). E-mail is handled in the strictest of confidence by Allied National, however, unless sent encrypted, it is not a secure communication method and may have been intercepted, edited or altered during transmission and therefore is not guaranteed.
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- Gain root access on linux servers with physical access spammailme (Dec 16)
- Re: Gain root access on linux servers with physical access Jordan Wiens (Dec 16)
- Re: Gain root access on linux servers with physical access Patrick (Dec 16)
- Re: Gain root access on linux servers with physical access Gadi Evron (Dec 16)
- Re: Gain root access on linux servers with physical access Patrick (Dec 17)
- Re: Gain root access on linux servers with physical access Michael Weber (Dec 19)
- Re: Gain root access on linux servers with physical access Jason Muskat, GCFA, GCUX, de VE3TSJ (Dec 20)
- Re: Gain root access on linux servers with physical access Gadi Evron (Dec 16)
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- Re: Gain root access on linux servers with physical access R. DuFresne (Dec 19)
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- Re: Gain root access on linux servers with physical access Aman Raheja (Dec 17)