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Originally posted by KUdave
\Back in the day, hackers could easily gain unauthorized access to 2k and xp machines using "root kits" available all over the internet. I'm unsure how secure it is today though.
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root kits aren't used to gain access to machines. root kits are used to erase the hackers tracks, such as erase logs, cover up flaws, and maybe install another backdoor.
IIS has gotten better since the new security initiative. The server will only be as good as how up to date you keep it; patch your servers!!!