This article is for educational and defensive security purposes only. Unauthorized access to computer systems is a crime. Always obtain written permission before probing any network you do not own.
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Will you be the script kiddie who downloads the database.sql file for bragging rights (and a potential felony), or will you be the responsible researcher who sends a polite email to webmaster@company.com stating: "Your /backup directory is indexed. Please chmod 750 that folder and remove Options +Indexes ." ? This article is for educational and defensive security
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