Microsoft website was ... hacked

On June 18, hackers successfully hacked into the French website of Microsoft and changed the look of this site's homepage with . different drawings.

The attacker has gained access to the web server http://experts.microsoft.fr , Microsoft yesterday officially confirmed so.

Zone-H - a secure website that regularly stores images of hacked sites that change the interface - assumes that this attack was conducted by Turkish hackers using the "TiTHacK" method. ".

The attacker has successfully hacked into the server operating the site thanks to the configuration settings that failed, Microsoft said. " And Microsoft has taken the necessary steps to fix this problem and prevent any possible similar attacks ."

After a successful hack, the attacker changed the interface of the French website and left a message: " Hi Master (: Your System 0wned By Turkish Hackers! Redline ownz y0u! Special Thanx And Gretz RudeBoy | SacRedSeer | The_Bekir And All Turkish HacKers next target: microsoft.com date: June 18, 2006 @ 19:06 WE WERE HERE . "( Hello :( Your system is now under the control of Turkish hackers. Please cut off your salaries, thank you and give special condolences to the inferior boys! The next goal of The_Bekir and all Turkish hackers is microsoft.com on June 18, 2006. @ 19:06 WE ARE HERE . )

Although website interface change attacks continue to appear, it is not considered a form of attack that is highly appreciated as in previous years. Now the goal for the financial benefits has been put on top of hackers.

Microsoft is currently working with law enforcement agencies to investigate and take necessary actions to punish attackers, Microsoft said.

Microsoft's hacked website had to shut down for most of yesterday. Microsoft said it is proceeding to restore the site.

" We apologize to our customers before our French site is down. Microsoft is committed to protecting its customers and we are currently working with a service provider. Other web hosting to restore the site as soon as possible ".

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