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Re: keys - Re: Debian Investigation Report after Server Compromises



> i never did undestand why, people wanna run rootkits once they
> got in

Usually they want to use the rooted machine to send spam, run DoS bots, or
to cover their trail while cracking other, more interesting machines.  I
agree that when cracking a DD's machine in order to get his Debian password
it would make sense to get what you want, clean up, and leave.
-- 
John Hasler
john@dhh.gt.org
Dancing Horse Hill
Elmwood, Wisconsin



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