Source routing concepts

Source routing is basically an option in IP (layer 3) where a packet can instruct a gateway (for example the sonciwall) which hops to send the packet to. Its like the client deciding which route the packets should take. Now this of course is kinda bad because if the client (let’s say he’s a hacker) … Continue reading Source routing concepts

Starting off with Backtrack 4 Final

This is a sweet link for anyone looking for a leg-up on getting started with Backtrack 4: http://www.corelan.be:8800/index.php/2009/07/04/backtrack-4-cheat-sheet/ I do have a couple of additions to it though: 1. In point number 1, the writer states that in order to install Virtual Box guest additions you need to type in "mount cdrom". That actually didnt … Continue reading Starting off with Backtrack 4 Final