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system security Linux network The romanticized image of the digital nomad – a laptop on a sun-drenched balcony – rarely accounts for the actual friction of maintaining a professional development environment on the move. . The friction is amplified with Linux. We are looking for a setup that respects our kernel configurations, handles volatile network handovers, and maintains a strict security posture without the hand-holding of a consumer-grade OS – so, put simply, more than just a laptop and a sunny deck. The hardware is...
May 26, 2026
Server Securityopen-source Linux administration
open-source Linux administration Cron has existed in Unix and Linux environments for decades, handling backups, cleanup scripts, patching jobs, log rotation, monitoring tasks, and other maintenance work that administrators do not want to run manually. Most Linux servers rely on it constantly, which is exactly why attackers continue abusing it for persistence after a system has already been compromised. . Persistence through cron is not complicated. Attackers do not need a rootkit or advanced malware framework to maintain...
May 25, 2026
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security breach linux A major internal repository breach at GitHub has exposed a critical and overlooked blind spot in Linux supply chain security. Kernel exploits, exposed SSH services, weak firewall rules, and vulnerable daemons dominated the Linux threat model for years, and in many environments, they still matter. But recent supply-chain incidents involving GitHub ecosystems, npm packages, and malicious developer tooling point somewhere else entirely: the developer workstation. . The breach matters because...
May 21, 2026
Security Trends access control multi-tenant
access control multi-tenant Linux administrators often face an ugly choice in the cloud: prioritize convenience and cost-efficiency by sharing infrastructure, or sacrifice those benefits for the sake of total isolation. Most modern Linux workloads don't live on their own private servers anymore. They live in shared environments like Kubernetes clusters, where multiple teams and services run side-by-side. It sounds efficient, and it usually is. . But cloud isolation isn't as ironclad as it looks on the diagram. If you...
May 21, 2026
Vendors/Productsincident response cloud security
incident response cloud security Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) has become one of the most sought-after security services in the enterprise market — and with good reason. It promises the holy grail: broad visibility across endpoints, network, cloud, email, and identity, combined with the 24/7 human expertise most organizations simply cannot build in-house. . However, the rapid growth of the market has produced a wide range of providers whose capabilities vary considerably beneath the surface. Choosing the...
May 19, 2026
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network securitysoftware developmentinterviewMike Kershaw Discusses Kismet Development and WiFi Security
Kismet is simply the best war driving tool out there plus it's free as in GPL. It runs on linux, *BSD, Mac OS X and even on your little linux PDA. The brain and guts driving its development is Mike Kershaw alias Dragorn, works during the day on IBM mainframes and hack kismet code at night. Mike graciously agreed to a HERT interview to tell us a little bit more about himself, his view on WiFi security and the future of Kismet. . . .. Kismet is simply the best war driving tool out there plus it's free as in GPL. It runs on linux, *BSD, Mac OS X and even on your little linux PDA. The brain and guts driving its development is Mike Kershaw alias Dragorn, works during the day on IBM mainframes and hack kismet code at night. Mike graciously agreed to a HERT interview to tell us a little bit more about himself, his view on WiFi security and the future of Kismet. What is your background? I've been running Linux for about 10 years now, and programming since I was a wee larva on a TI-99a console. What do you do for living? My non-wireless alter ego gets paid for doing work with big iron - IBM mainframes and large numbers of virtual servers. What were you working on before you started kismet? Nothing of any great notice -- I've always had a continual slow trickle of code for various projects, bugfixing other software I use, etc. Kismet was my first public project that really caught on. I guess you probably consider yourself a hacker. Define hacking? My preference is the old-school definition - if you mean digging into things, figuring out how they work, and having fun learning, of course! The link for this article located at hert.org is no longer available. . Kismet is simply the best war driving tool out there plus it's free as in GPL. It runs on linux, *BS. kismet, simply, driving, there, linux. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Aug 20, 2004
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network securitysecurity practiceswireless technologyExploring War Driving for Improved Wireless Network Security
Mike Outmesguine leans against a Chevy Suburban packed with Wi-Fi, GPS and ham radio gadgets, gazing out at the necklace of hilltop radio towers that surround Los Angeles' Chinatown. "The cool thing about war driving is that it makes what's . . . . Mike Outmesguine leans against a Chevy Suburban packed with Wi-Fi, GPS and ham radio gadgets, gazing out at the necklace of hilltop radio towers that surround Los Angeles' Chinatown. "The cool thing about war driving is that it makes what's invisible -- the wireless Internet -- visible," the Southern California Wireless Users Group co-founder says, grinning. "I worked on radio frequency jamming systems in the U.S. Air Force, and when I got out I remember returning home and suddenly being aware of wireless waves everywhere." Outmesguine, a Gulf War veteran and Los Angeles-based wireless technology consultant, isn't alone in that fascination. During the third WorldWide WarDrive taking place now through July 5, participants in dozens of U.S. cities roam around with Wi-Fi-sniffing gear, logging access points that will then be collected, shared and analyzed. Organized by a loose-knit group of security professionals and wireless enthusiasts, planners say the WWWD serves to raise awareness of the need for home and corporate users to secure wireless networks from unwanted access or snooping. The link for this article located at Wired is no longer available. . Explore the captivating world of open-source intelligence gathering, where enthusiasts scour public data to elevate digital privacy and information awareness.. Wireless Security, War Driving Techniques, Wi-Fi Access Points, Network Awareness, GPS Technology. . Anthony Pell
Jul 02, 2003
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corporate securitythreat assessmentsecurity weaknessWar Driving in Calgary Uncovers Corporate Security Flaws and Threats
In his green Honda CRV, Jason Kaczor looks like any other commuter navigating his way through Calgary's downtown streets in the early hours of the morning. Few realize he is a participant in a bizarre electronic scavenger hunt known as . . . . In his green Honda CRV, Jason Kaczor looks like any other commuter navigating his way through Calgary's downtown streets in the early hours of the morning. Few realize he is a participant in a bizarre electronic scavenger hunt known as "war driving" -- a real life "game" that exposes companies and consumers who are vulnerable to a mobile hacker attack. "War driving is a worldwide phenomenon and it's gathering steam," says the soft-spoken Kaczor as he manoeuvres through traffic. "Most do it as a hobby. Others do it for illegitimate purposes." War driving derives its name from the 1983 movie War Games. In the film, a teenager played by Matthew Broderick hacks into a missile defence system and narrowly avoids blowing the world to kingdom come during the Cold War. The link for this article located at CalgaryHerald is no longer available. . Driving his sleek blue Subaru Outback, Maria Johnson engages in digital forensics, uncovering vulnerabilities in government networks.. Mobile Hacking, War Driving, Corporate Security, Threat Assessment. . Anthony Pell
Jan 28, 2003
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network securitycyber threatsIT safetyExploring War Driving: A Growing Threat To Network Safety
... how secure is this technology? What kinds of problems will IT staff encounter? One type of problem gaining national attention is called "war driving," in which a hacker can use a laptop computer to drive around and, like tuning in radio stations, can seek out personal information on wireless networks.. . .. ... how secure is this technology? What kinds of problems will IT staff encounter? One type of problem gaining national attention is called "war driving," in which a hacker can use a laptop computer to drive around and, like tuning in radio stations, can seek out personal information on wireless networks. In the old days of computing, hackers used a technique called "war dialing." The computer's modem was set up to dial lists of phone numbers, hoping to reach another computer system's modem. Once a computer answered, a hacker would try to gain access to the network. This new laptop technique is called "war driving," and is actually much easier to do and easier to remain undetected. A person attempting to gain access to a network could easily sit in the parking lot across the street from the building itself and have access to their internal network. . ... how secure is this technology? What kinds of problems will IT staff encounter? One type of probl. secure, technology, kinds, problems, staff, encounter, probl. . Anthony Pell
Apr 01, 2002
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