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"The woeful security of

Posted May 21, 2001 3:56 PM.

"The woeful security of the Conservative Party website has been exposed by an anonymous computer cracker. The UK expert says that the conservatives.com website has been failing to take even the most basic security precautions. He warns that in the run-up to the election anyone who wanted to embarrass the Conservative Party could do so by defacing the site." [BBC News]

I don't understand. If it really is that easy, why on earth hasn't anyone done it. A party that bases itself so patently around stuck-out chests, self-importance and a complete inability to laugh at itself should surely be a prime candidate. I'd do it if I could. Can you do it? Go on then!

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