From the Dark Side--M$ Server Software is Cheesecloth

according to a hacker in this ZDNet article.

"The Swedish hacking expert, who is well known in computer security circles, but asked not to be identified, demonstrated to Reuters how it was possible within minutes to break through security on Web server software from Microsoft."

Ask yourself why the federal government mostly uses Microsoft software? Better yet, ask your Members of Congress. [Dana Baggett]

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