Hack attacks

[Roger]

On 11/19/2012 08:30 PM, Gary Stainburn wrote:
> On Monday 19 November 2012 06:18:03 Roger wrote:
>> You are SOooo right, denial of responsibility is what happens!
>> I am aware of instances recently where windows machines are obviously
>> hacked and email addresses appropriated. It's no use telling the people
>> they deny it.
> Not always the case, but if they're not even told about it they can't fix it.
>
> (Not too ) many years ago on of my boxes was cracked and used like this. Once
> I knew I took it down and rebuilt the server from scratch.
>
> Rule #1 - if your box is cracked - wipe it
>
I usually go one better and do a fresh install of Fedora every even 
number update version.
As for the above-mentioned, not a chance in h...l they would even accept 
what I am saying about their precious home machines. Like most windows 
users they are cast into granite that they are safe.