Web Hosting DISASTER #5:

WHAT HAPPENED: A group of hackers publicized a security hole present in all Hotmail accounts which allowed them to be accessed by anyone with a web browser using the password “eh”. Though the hackers claimed that this was a backdoor situation left as an oversight by Microsoft employees, Microsoft spokespeople denied the claims.

This affected all Hotmail accounts, but apparently didn’t cause any great disruption in Microsoft stock trading, which fell only a point.

SOURCE: ZD Net
COST: $55,000 ($.001 average loss per visitor)
REPUTATION DAMAGE: Medium
OTHER FACTORS: Canadians loved the password.
TOTAL DAMAGE: 3/10

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