Why perform Alpha Scans on a regular basis?
People are always asking me – “Why should I have you run an Alpha scan for me?” Because a hacker may have been there already – not a “good” ethical…
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…