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October 16, 2007
Bytware Creates PHP i5virus Mystery
Bytware, the System i-focused systems management and security-focused company, has created an interesting viral marketing campaign designed to draw attention to PHP and possible security issues that the open scripting language might bring to the System i world.
The campaign, which is set up in the form of a scavenger hunt kind of game, starts at i5virus.com, which sets up the premise -- a mystery you have to solve: track down the criminals behind an attack against Silic Financial.
The game begins with a YouTube video that had 43 views as of press time. It's pretty slick, really, and has a great thumpin' soundtrack.
Although Bytware offers a security package called StandGuard Network Security and StandGuard Anti-Virus, the company's focus seems to be on driving awareness at this point.
"With Zend PHP on System i, it has become possible for hackers to exploit known PHP bugs to gain unauthorized access to the system. PHP can provide you with many benefits, but it is important that security is properly configured," according to the game instructions.
Once you find and enter all the clues, you can enter a prize drawing for a Nintendo Wii and iTunes gift cards.
Posted by cmaxcer at October 16, 2007 9:01 AM
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