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Kill Switch for Websites? Is it possible?
A guy who designed a couple websites for me is having some health issues so he provided all my website files and databases. I uploaded them perfectly fine with the help of a a new developer. The new developer pointed out a file buried deep in a folder called self_destruct.php. We can't open or delete it, says we don't have permission. When you visit the link directly, you're prompted for a user/pass.
I called the original developer and he said it's a kill switch he puts into every one of his websites. If the client doesn't pay or they try to resell the website, he runs that script and it deletes the database and some key config files. WTF!?!? I mean he's cool, we never had a problem. But knowing some dude could have gotten fucked up one night and totally destroy my website was pretty scary.
GFY webheads...is this even possible or is he bullshitting me? Is it a common practice? It makes sense.
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