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The server status information is updated every 2 - 15 minutes depending on the nature of the service.

The headlines are updated from time to time.

Internet Security Headlines

Internet Explorer Email Exploit
Date: Tuesday the 9th of November, 2004
"The Storm Center has received several reports of a hostile email that contains a link (not an attachment) that points to code exploiting the recently announced Internet Explorer vulnerabilities"...

Source: SANS Internet Storm Centre

Internet Explorer Email Exploit
Date: Tuesday the 9th of November, 2004
"The Storm Center has received several reports of a hostile email that contains a link (not an attachment) that points to code exploiting the recently announced Internet Explorer vulnerabilities"... Source: SANS Internet Storm Centre

Creating Stronger Passwords
Date: Monday the 3rd of May, 2004
In this article, Microsoft outlines the need to use strong passwords in computer use, and the dos-and-don'ts of pass phrase creation.

"If you use a common word as your password, you might think you're protected if you replace letters of that word with numbers or symbols that look like the letters such as M1cr0$0ft or P@ssw0rd. Unfortunately, hackers know these tricks too."...

Source: Microsoft.com

Creating Stronger Passwords
Date: Monday the 3rd of May, 2004
In this article, Microsoft outlines the need to use strong passwords in computer use, and the dos-and-don'ts of pass phrase creation. "If you use a common word as your password, you might think you're protected if you replace letters of that word with numbers or symbols that look like the letters such as M1cr0$0ft or P@ssw0rd. Unfortunately, hackers know these tricks too."... Source: Microsoft.com

Internet Overview

Current Internet Threat Level
Current Most Attacked Port
Current Survival Time		The current estimated time it will take before an unpatched Windows XP PC will be infected with a virus after connecting to the Internet for the first time

Sunet Network Status

Internet Uplink	HTTP Services
Webmail Server	SMTP Services
POP3 Services	IMAP Services
Geelong Dialup	Melbourne Dialup
ADSL Interconnect

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All software and hardware relating to this service is operational.	A minor error or disruption has occurred with software or hardware relating to this service. The service may not operate within normal parameters (i.e. may run slower than normal).
The service is offline and is being repaired.
Scheduled service alteration is currently under way. This may disrupt or disable standard access functions or methods.	Scheduled service downtime is currently under way. The service will be available again soon.

Internet overview data last updated 40 years, 8 months, 6 days, 5 hours, 34 minutes, 56 seconds ago.
Sunet network status data last updated 40 years, 8 months, 6 days, 5 hours, 34 minutes, 56 seconds ago