Backtrack compatible wireless adapters review

Next Adapter Review Available Amazon Alfa AWUSO36NH United States Amazon Alfa AWUS036NH Germany Amazon Alfa AWUS036NH United Kingdom Amazon Alfa AWUS036NH Canada eBay eBay Alfa AWUS036NH     I have been using the Alfa AWUS036H USB adapter which is a great USB adapter to use with Backtrack 5, but as the name suggest it lacks N support. So I ordered the new Alfa AWUSO36NH USB Wireless G...

Backtrack 5 Wireless penetration Testing beginners guide review

I have read many books about Backtrack and wireless penetration and have learned a lot from them, but I wish I would have had this book from the beginning. Most books on Backtrack that I have read often will talk a lot about techniques and the moral ethics surrounding wireless penetration and not really get to the bottom of how to go about getting to the subject. I have seen so many books that are...

Wireless Bridged routers

Many people find themselves with a wireless connection from a neighbor or a free open connection, but only on the computer they are currently using. Trying to get the connection to other computer or devices such as a gaming box is always a problem. This is where wireless bridged routers come in. A bridged router basically takes a wireless connection and gives a wireless output, or multiple standard...

Wpa dictionary files

Filesonic has shut down along with Megaupload so links are not currently working. Here is a collection of WPA dictionaries that I have collected over the years. I will upload more dictionaries as I come across good ones. I am using filesonic to store these files.   A large collection of WPA/WPA2 dictionaries (15 GB) can be sent to you for $2.99 Plus Shipping and handling. USA only   ...

WPA Dictionary crack with Backtrack 5

Disclaimer: All information on this site is for testing and educational purposes only; for use by network security administrators or testing the security of your own wireless connection.   Getting a WPA or WPA2 handshake is great but what do you do once you have gotten one? Well it needs to be cracked. Unlike WEP, WPA is hard to crack and is usually done with Brute Force.   There are other...

Social Engineering The Art of Human Hacking Review

Ever want to know what social engineering is or want to become better at it? Well, Chris Hadnagy and Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hackingmay be for you. This book lays out social engineering campaigns, how to prevent a social engineer from breaching your defenses, psychological principals of how humans think and operate. Basically is shows the details necessary to fully implement the concepts...

Hacking Exposed Wireless Second Edition Review

Back in 2007 I read Hacking Exposed Wireless, the first Edition which introduced me to the world of wireless security and hacking. And while the first book was OK it lacked the depth that I needed to really go about doing anything substantial. Well the second Edition has been published and it is far and beyond much better than the first edition. Hacking Exposed Wireless, Second Edition gets into...

Fireworks

Fireworks are always fun whether it is New Years Eve or the Fourth of July. Shooting them into the air or making a large explosion is some great fun as long as it is done safely. Fireworks for the most part are legal in the United States although the laws do change from state to state depending on the laws in the area you live in. you can read here for the laws for fireworks for your state here State...

IDE SATA USB Converter Review

Going from IDE, SATA and USB has never been easier. There is a multiple of converters that will do this for you. I have been in need of a IDE, SATA to USB converter since I have dozens of old hard drives from old computers that still have data on them. Plus old hard drives can make for some simple and quick storage devices when in need. The first IDE, SATA USB converter that I bought was the Sabrent...

HDMI splitter and Booster Review

In a previous post I wrote about how I have hooked up a HDMI connection from my computer to my LCD TV. This setup works great for me but I found myself unplugging and plugging in the HDMI cable quite a lot. This at first does not seem to cause problems but after a while it does. The main problem is the connection to my computer monitor which is where I unplug the HDMI cable to plug it into my TV....