Nmap an excellent tool for scanning
nmap.org has some info, but we also review sites with insight into scanning. Nmap is short for Network Mapper. Ethical hacking – Penetration Testing By Bhargav Tandel Nix Craft also…
Test your Bash Shell
how to test for vulnerable Bash shell: Execute the following: $ env x='() { :;}; echo vulnerable' bash -c "echo this is a test" on the command line, if it…
Who to trust to “hack your systems”?
Taosecurity has an interesting post. Is your network a jumble of wires andnetwork equipment but not yet ordered? Hiring a 19 year old hacker without an Associates degree and some…
Password changes – how to keep track of passwords
The Onion gives a joking reference as to how some choose their passwords. Putting your livelihood in the ability of hackers to guess your favorite TV show is funny. Some…
The Psychology of security
Why do we continue to live with the situation that we have? Why are we willing to live with risks? It has been shown from the ever capable Bruce Schneier…