Someone tried to hack my photo gallery last night by creating a user account and uploading a tainted php file embedded in a rar archive. I looked up the details on coppermines website.
They seemed to spend a long time crafting this attack though I dont think it worked due to my using the latest version of Coppermine. I checked in a few other areas also and found nothing so I think no damage was done however as a precaution I have disabled new user registrations.
Details below
Referring Link http://www.google.com/search?q=Powered by Coppermine Photo Gallery register.php .info&hl=ar&lr=&start=30&sa=N
Host Name 58.29.2WAYS.client.divona.net
IP Address 195.78.29.58
Country Monaco
Region Monaco
City Monte-carlo
ISP Provider
Returning Visits 0
Visit Length 1 hour 33 mins 38 secs
VISITOR SYSTEM SPECS
Browser MSIE 6.0
Operating System Windows XP
Resolution 800x600
Javascript Enabled
Potentially stupid question here, but why would anyone want to hack your photo gallery?
ReplyDeleteI don't understand hackers. They are nasty and a waste of space.
Grrrr.
Ps. I like the blue. Good choice.
ReplyDeleteWow that was a quick response!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the blue I feel less black these days :)
I would guess the reason hacking would be to use my website to forward spam or maybe as a vechical to attack other sites. Possible its just some kid who wants to impress other hackers friends with his "skill"?