At least the guy had a backup, it sounds like his security really sucked (so its his fault not google's).. I've seen google uncover hidden sections of websites and such but this sure is a first
Google hacks CMS
Moderator: General Moderators
Google hacks CMS
http://www.thedailywtf.com/forums/65974/ShowPost.aspx
At least the guy had a backup, it sounds like his security really sucked (so its his fault not google's).. I've seen google uncover hidden sections of websites and such but this sure is a first
At least the guy had a backup, it sounds like his security really sucked (so its his fault not google's).. I've seen google uncover hidden sections of websites and such but this sure is a first
- Maugrim_The_Reaper
- DevNet Master
- Posts: 2704
- Joined: Tue Nov 02, 2004 5:43 am
- Location: Ireland
Even WITHOUT a link to the CMS anywhere on the Internet, search engines can still find these URL's from such tools as the Alexa toolbar and possibly even the Google toolbar. I have seen private areas of web sites get spidered before after 1 person viewed it from Internet Explorer with a tool bar installed. His client needs to be educated.
- John Cartwright
- Site Admin
- Posts: 11470
- Joined: Tue Dec 23, 2003 2:10 am
- Location: Toronto
- Contact:
-
alex.barylski
- DevNet Evangelist
- Posts: 6267
- Joined: Tue Dec 21, 2004 5:00 pm
- Location: Winnipeg