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Killapache: DDOS tool - Half of the Internet is vulnerable now ! The Apache Software Foundation has announced a denial-of-service vulnerability that affects all versions of the ubiquitous Apache web server, leaving up to 65% of all websites vulnerable. A unknown flaw in the code for processing byte range headers allows versions 2.2.x of the Apache Web Server to be crippled from a single PC. A suitable “ Apache Killer ” Perl script that impressively demonstrates the problem. How does killapache DDOS tool work? killapache sends GET requests with multiple “byte ranges” that will claim large portions of the system’s memory space. A “byte range” statement allows a browser to only load certain parts of a document, for example bytes 500 to 1000. It is normally used while downloading large files. This method is used by programs such as download clients to resume downloads that have been interrupted; it is designed to reduce bandwidth requirements. However, it appears that stating mul...

Apple Website Hacked by HodLuM One of the Apple Sub-Domain claimed to be Defaced By HodLuM as shown above. The Deface Link is just an IMAGE uploaded to Apple domain. Hacker use " N00BZ " word for all Hacker including Anonymous , Lulzsec, Turkish hackers, Inj3t0rs and Exploit-DB's. AOL Postmaster Website was also got hacked by HODLUM some months before.

MTPuTTY 1.0 Beta - Multi-Tabbed PuTTY Released MTPuTTY (Multi-tabbed PuTTY) helps you to manage different PuTTY connections in one tabbed GUI interface. Every PuTTY connection runs in a separate tab and you can switch between PuTTYs as easy as you switch between opened pages in web browsers. When you need, you can detach PuTTY window from tab and convert it back into normal PuTTY application. MTPuTTY Features All PuTTY features Supports all PuTTY protocols - SSH, Telnet, Rlogin, Raw. Supports PuTTY session. You can control and change PuTTY command line parameters. You can run PuTTY configuration from within the program. Automation :  Can automatically login the remote servers and "type" your passwords. Can run any script after login. Can "type" a script in several PuTTY tabs simultaneously. Easy to use :  Clear tabbed user interface. Servers are grouped in a sidebar. Taskbar to quick access to basic program tasks. Any PuTTY tab can be detached and converte...

Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) Hacked by PrivateX PrivateX hackers defaced the website of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) and left a message accusing another government agency of corruption. The " PrivateX " group redirected visitors to the PNRI website to a custom Pastehtml page featuring its logo. PNRI website was hacked to support President Benigno Aquino III and his State of the Nation Address (SONA). Message By Hackers : Message : LTO REGION 7 & Operations OFFICE MAGNANAKAW KURAKOT (Land Transportation Office Region 7 and Operations Office, thieves)!!!!" it said in its latest cyberattack.Nothing was harmed except your integrity... Corruption, lack of education, and lack of opportunity. [ Source ]

Rankmyhack got hacked by HaxOr Rankmyhack.com got hacked by " HaxOr ". Rankmyhack.com is a website, lets hackers submit and rate each others hacks in order to determine the world's best hacker. According to the New York Times , the site has picked up at least 700 members since it launched at the end of July. The bounty section of this site was created in an attempt to focus the abilities of talented hackers against political and government forces that need to be put back in line. Hax0r hack and upload a text file on server as shown. Message written in page " Greetz to all members of Team INTRA...Secure your shit! ". We ( THN ) check " Upload " folder on FTP of same site, which list all image files uploaded there. One of the Image file with name " jodete.jpg " is supposed to be PHP SHELL uploaded by Hacker for Hacking attempt. UPDATE :  Rankmyhack.com Server also got hacked by T H E N 4 7 7 :  http://pastebin.com/bq8xJPMn