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1. 571.▲
   by w8rbt 12y ago

   Sheep dogs and wolves. The sheep have no idea. If you are asking the question, take a deep breath and say, "bah".
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   Patch to Log SSH Passwords – One Year Results(w8rbt.org)

   81 points by w8rbt 12y ago|59 comments
3. 573.▲
   by w8rbt 12y ago

   Much of modern satellite comm technology came from amateur radio experiments. Have you heard of OSCAR: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSCAR "Throughout the years OSCAR satellites have helped make breakthroughs in
4. 574.▲
   by w8rbt 12y ago

   In many cases, the restrictions come down to the underlying file-system and how it works. Not saying it is right or wrong, only that the reasons can be very fundamental.
5. 575.▲
   by w8rbt 12y ago

   Mac OS9 users created filenames with spaces at the front. They did this for years. Their goal was file sorting. When they wanted a file to sort higher, I believe they simply added more spaces. I've never seen any other computer users d
6. 576.▲
   by w8rbt 12y ago

   Modernizing the codebase? I think 'simplifying' is the right word. If OpenBSD is anything it is simple and easy to understand, but it is not modern. That's why it is secure.
7. 577.▲
   by w8rbt 12y ago

   I'm sure you've heard the phrase, "Discretion is the better part of valor". It is good to be brave, however it is also good to be discreet. If you are cautious and discreet (keep your mouth shut and don't brag), you
8. 578.▲
   by w8rbt 12y ago

   I actually implemented a bloom filter once to audit passwords in the 'real-world'. We had a user who wanted a password audit, but who refused to provide password hashes. He insisted the hashes were too sensitive to give to anyone
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   by w8rbt 12y ago

   In some organizations, infosec is just for show. They do it because compliance forces them to do so. In those organizations, the senior execs don't care. They only want to keep the cost down and to comply with audits. They hire manager
10. 580.▲
    by w8rbt 12y ago

    Are ships still required to have stand-alone radios (VHF/UHF/HF) at sea? I know most of them use satellite comms now.
11. 581.▲
    by w8rbt 12y ago

    I asked similar questions. My instructors always encouraged us to just follow the rules and memorize the formulas. We never really were encouraged to understand. Doing that took too long!
12. 582.▲
    by w8rbt 12y ago

    I believe that some security tokens (Yubikeys) work by emulating a USB keyboard as well. http://www.yubico.com/about/intro/yubikey/