Grep Essentials
grep
The grep utility, which allows files to be searched for strings of words, uses a syntax similar to the regular expression syntax of the vi, ex, ed, and...
General security
Mac Shortcuts
To use a keyboard shortcut, or key combination, you press a modifier key with a character key. For example, pressing the Command key and the "c" key at...
Useful Linux Commands
echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward enables ipv4 forwarding on backtrack, and other distros.
Bash commands
cut -d" " -f2 > new (cuts from an...
Insecure Defaults Lead to Mass Open Proxies in China
Description: A bug in Chinese video streaming software leads to mass open proxies on the web.
A security blogger has uncoverd a flaw in the Chinese PPLive...
David Litchfield Reveals His Process for Security Research
In our ongoing series of interviews, this week David Litchfield answered a few questions and pulled back the curtain a bit on the methods, tools and motivation...
iPhone Security: 10 Tips and Settings
The iPhone is one of the most popular mobile devices on the market with an array of downloadable apps for users to do any number of things. Its popularity and...
HD Moore Reveals His Process for Security Research
In our ongoing series of interviews, we got HD Moore to answer a few questions and pull back the curtain a bit on the methods, tools and motivation for the...
iPhone App Exposes Pontentially Anyone’s Social Security Number.
There has been web sites around for a while that allows one to listen in on certain police, fire department, and other public service radio bands. Now this...
Interview with Don Donzal of the Ethical Hacker Network and ChicagoCon
Our latest interview is with Donald C. Donzal - perhaps best-known now as the founder and editor of The Ethical Hacker Network and ChicagoCon. Don had his first...
Interview with Mike Rothman
Below is an interview conducted with Mike Rothman. Mike specializes in protecting networks and endpoints, security management, and compliance. He is one of...