Difference between revisions of "Willie Stehm"
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Revision as of 10:40, 2 October 2008
Today is May 18, 2024. Welcome to my page!
Contents
Topics of focus
Networking and Network Security
RFID
- RFID Basics
- Assembling RFID reader
- Reading and writing information on RFID card
- RF-dump
- Editing information stored on card
- RFID security
Magnetic Stripe
- DIY reader/writer
- Writing and editing information on card
Ten Goals for the Quarter
1) Set up test lab using a minimum of three computers connect to a hub or switch
- After doing a bit of research we settled on using the Xubuntu operating system. Xubuntu is a streamlined version of the Ubuntu operating system that is less memory intensive and thus better for older computers such as the ones used in our test lab. It also cuts out some of the unneeded bundled applications that come with Ubuntu, allowing us to add on only what is useful to us.
- While comparing hubs and switches we decided to use a hub. Hubs unlike switches broadcast packets out to all ports. This enables us to easily intercept packets, learn to analyze packet data, and learn about network security as a whole.
2) Research and use packet sniffers to intercept packets sent by other computers through the network
- Under the recommendation of Mr.Bui we started using a program called wireshark (formally known as ethereal) to start capturing packets sent over our test lab network.
- Using the im client Pidgin, we were able to capture packets containing everything from log-on info to messages contents, buddy info, and even password hashes.
3) Research and document findings on how to crack password hashes
- The password algorithm used in the aim protocol is MD5. MD5 turns the password into a one way 128-bit hash before sending it AOL for verification. Since MD5 is designed to be a one way algorithm it makes it very difficult to reverse and thus recover the password from the hash. Two ways we found that this could be done are through the use of a Rainbow table or through a password cracker such as Cain and Abel. Password crackers use vast word lists and compare individual words to the password hash hoping to find a match.
Day by Day Journal
10/02/08
Worked on updating wiki page to further reflect future goals and goals already completed.
