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OCR: If it says "Welcome", Hack it! By Billybob It seems that some people have been able to get off charges for hacking by noticing that the hacked computer 'welcomed' them to log on. Recently a DDN security bulletin (# 90-04) stated that the login screen should not contain the word "Welcome." In a recent case aginst a hacker, the judge ruled for the hacker because the system invited anyone to access the system. With this in mind, any of you would-be hackers should be sure to notice whether a system is inviting you to log on. The bulletin also said that the login screens should not adver- tise that the system is "For official use only." The 'official use' statement is said to tell hackers that the computer is military related and there- fore draws much attention to hackers. Credit and Research ...