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Mastodon IT Manager Leaves Root Session Open During Bring-Your-Kid-To-Work Day

An IT manager at Mastodon inadvertently left a root session open on a server during a "bring your kid to work day" event. This oversight allowed a child to execute a Unix command, raising concerns about system security and proper administrative practices. The incident highlights the potential risks associated with privileged access and the need for stringent security protocols, even in non-production environments. AI

RANK_REASON The story is about a minor security lapse during a non-work event, not a significant industry development.

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Mastodon IT Manager Leaves Root Session Open During Bring-Your-Kid-To-Work Day

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    IT boss left root session open for bring-your-kid-to-work day Daddy, I typed a Unix command! Was it a bad one? https://www. theregister.com/os-platforms/2 026/0

    IT boss left root session open for bring-your-kid-to-work day Daddy, I typed a Unix command! Was it a bad one? https://www. theregister.com/os-platforms/2 026/08/03/it-boss-left-root-session-open-for-bring-your-kid-to-work-day/5280931 # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets…