Security Incidents: Dial-Up Percentage Abuse

["Chris" <brahma () mendolink com>]

Sorry if this is a bit off topic but I really didn't know any other lists
closer to my question.  I was wondering if anyone would know where I could
obtain factual information regarding Dial-Up account abuse in conjunction
with weak passwords.  A study or information gathered by a credible source.

As in someone brute forcing/guessing/conning a password for a dial-up
account and using that account to launch attacks on systems and do generally
malicious things.  I am trying to show the importance of forcing customers
to select secure passwords (8 char+ w/ numbers, letters and other printable
char) to my staff.  Any suggestions would be great.

Thank You,

Chris D.
Network Security
Mendo Link, LLC

"An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth  A Pound Of Cure."
Om Namo Narayanaya


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