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title: Hacking attempt logged
date: "2000-07-07T12:00:00Z"
categories:
  - links
wp_id: 2137
description: I found a report on a honeypot trap where researchers recorded hacker conversations to analyze their motives and techniques. It offers a fascinating look at early digital forensics and intruder behavior that is essential for UNIX-savvy readers.
keywords: [unix security, honeypot, digital forensics, hacking motives, intrusion detection, network security]
---

An behind-the-scenes report on a [hacking attempt](http://www.securityfocus.com/focus/ids/articles/kye/motives.html). These guys set up a trap and waited for it to get hacked. Once it did, they recorded the conversations of the hackers. If you're UNIX savvy, it's a must read.