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Fake Red Hat security update

Fake Red Hat security update

Posted Oct 28, 2004 3:02 UTC (Thu) by marduk (subscriber, #3831)
In reply to: Fake Red Hat security update by ccchips
Parent article: Fake Red Hat security update

I dont' think they're out to "prove" anything regarding Linux. These are the same kinds of people who who send out the fake PayPal/Citibank registration emails. They're not trying to make a statement, just trying to screw over some poor soul. The only real difference is that these guys know how to use the command line...


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