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by karteek 5982 days ago
Did Apache behind TechCrunch always add "X-Pad=avoid browser bug" header ?

Apparently few Apache 1.x installations use to send this header as part of some fix for few versions Netscape.

Edit: TC seems to acknowledge the hack now. Also, the header X-Pad is missing now.

"Earlier tonight techcrunch.com was compromised by a security exploit.

We're working to identify the exploit and will bring the site back online shortly."