AOL Instant Messanger Hacked-- Users Presented with Porn
Monday, April 29, 2002 by mcs2k1 | Discussion: WinCustomize News
AIM users were caught off guard Saturday morning when upon launching AIM Today, they were presented with pornographic images. The following attack is the latest in security holes to be discovered in AIM.
Three 17-year-old hackers from Connecticut have claimed responsibility for the latest attack. In addition to the pornographic images the hackers also added sound files to play in the background.
When asked why the decided to hack AIM, one responded "If you are using a program that's got as many loopholes and gaps as Swiss cheese, then prepare for the consequences."
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Three 17-year-old hackers from Connecticut have claimed responsibility for the latest attack. In addition to the pornographic images the hackers also added sound files to play in the background.
When asked why the decided to hack AIM, one responded "If you are using a program that's got as many loopholes and gaps as Swiss cheese, then prepare for the consequences."
Visit http://www.neowin.net
WolfwoodX
Reply #2 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 7:53 PM
Reply #2 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 7:53 PM
the link points to "KaZaa Kicked Off Download.com"
chichigirl46
Reply #4 Wednesday, May 1, 2002 4:34 PM
Reply #4 Wednesday, May 1, 2002 4:34 PM
someone in the community was trying to tell me things like this can't happen to AOL and mIRC lol
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Reply #1 Tuesday, April 30, 2002 7:31 PM