February 18, 2005
World's first cell phone glove
Jason Bradbury did a bit of bluetooth hacking and took apart a BT headset and put it into a glove. Yes, you read that correctly. G-L-O-V-E. Can we say Inspector Gadget?
Placed inside the glove's open knuckle the switch is activated by me flexing my wrist. With a flick of the wrist I can answer an incoming call; with two flicks re-dial the last number. And by holding it open (a mere extended kink of the wrist) I can voice dial. That's right people - VOICE DIAL!
Via Jason Bradbury
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February 15, 2005
DIY Cruise Missle
This guy is building a $5000 Cruise Missle from scratch. Now, I don't have five thousand dollars just sitting around to waste, but this definitely would be one rocketry project that would be absolutely fantastic to play with. Payload not included of course!
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February 14, 2005
PStwo harddrive added?
Some hardware hackers claim that they have figured out how to add a harddrive to the slim Sony Playstation 2. Is it possible?
Not for the faint at heart, but looks fun. I'd rather install this one for the regular Playstation 2 [warning of language].
Personal note: I might play with the Playstation 2 (regular) install seeing that I have about thirty plus games that I would like to keep but spinning those CDs/DVDs really scratch up the discs. So many fun projects, so little time.
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Hardware hacking: Playing with Onstar
Here is a tutorial on hacking OnStar. Takes a bit of electronics knowledge and a lot of time. Not my cup of tea since I wouldn't know what to do with a hacked OnStar box, but definitely looks somewhat intriguing.
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February 09, 2005
Brushed iPod modification
The brushed iPod mod looks nice, and when you have a three hundred to five hundred dollar mp3 player, the last thing you want is a sweaty palm print on the back of the player. While the usual disclaimers of what you do with your iPod is your own problem, the note needs to be pointed out that if yours is scratched up, it might be time to try this. Look here and here. Also, if you attempt this mod, it needs to be pointed out that this does NOT void your warranty with Apple. Scrub away!
Via Newslang and BrushediPod
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February 07, 2005
The Schmoo Group pwnz domains
Schmoocon finished today. And The Schmoo Group released an exploit that has no current defense. SSL certifications mean nothing. With this exploit, any browser will be vulnerable to middleman snooping attacks.
Workaround for Firefox
1) about:config
2) disable network.enableIDN
All browsers that support IDN (International Domain Names) are effected. A feature championed by Verisign. Internet Explorer not effected since it does not follow the common standard.
See the effects here. Advisory here.
Via BoingBoing < Schmoo
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Taking over wifi routers
This is another example of the poor engineering in the world of WiFi. Here, a Slashdot reader points out the WiFi in Boston's South Station that is running on default passwords.
Personal note: This goes back to my personal opinion that most IT people have no clue what they are doing when it comes to WiFi. I have personally run into more than enough people in the world of WiFi, that do not understand how radio waves work. Yes folks, there is something called "INTERFERENCE". And you do share spectrum in the ISM bands. Why people do not realize this simple fact is beyond me since this is exactly the same when it comes to network engineering. Perhaps they never learned Networking 101 in their certification courses.
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iPod Shuffle RAID
When you have six hundred dollars to blow, and have nothing better to do, create a iPod Shuffle RAID! This guy creates a 4G RAID with 4 iPod Shuffles and a USB2.0 hub.
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February 05, 2005
Hacking the FBI public e-mail system
There was a hacking of the FBI public e-mail system. Non-sensitive information comes across that system for press releases and other information that the government agency uses to communicate to the public. Another backlash of bad management as the agency deals with many critiques of waste in upgrading their computer systems.
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Howto install internal wireless into a laptop
Sure you could go and buy a PCMCIA card and be done with it. And perhaps the range of the internal antenna is not as large as you would like it. But wouldn't it be better to not have a jutting piece of plastic on the side of your laptop?
Tom's Hardware has a guide to help you install that internal wireless card.
YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
* A mini-PCI slot
* An internal antenna
This is basically a setup for those laptop manufacturers that provided the hookups, but wanted you to pay more for the internal wireless and you really just didn't want to pony up the extra $$$.
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February 02, 2005
Overclocking the Mac mini
Must have uber leet soldering skills, but some guy has already gone ahead and taken his 1.25Ghz Mac mini and overclocked it to 1.42Ghz. Apparently there are clock speeds for 1.50Ghz and 1.58Ghz, but issues of stability occurred at 1.50Ghz.
You mean you don't want to attach this to your Mac Mini for 1.58Ghz??
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February 01, 2005
Google Hacking Database
The Google Hacking Database is a database of all the things that you can find on Google. From a Christian hacker named Johnny.
Forever Geek < Johnny.ihackstuff
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January 28, 2005
DIY Apollo Guidance Computer
Ever want to build an AGC (Apollo Guidance Computer)? Well now you can with the help of John Pultorak's plans and project guides. This pet project created a replica of the 1964 prototype Block I AGC and only took him four years! Now you can build one too!
Engadget < BoingBoing < Block I AGC Replica
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January 26, 2005
DIY night scope
Build your own night scope.
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January 23, 2005
CarolinaCon 2005 June 10-12th Raleigh, NC
Hosted by the NC2600 group, this is hosted at the Amerisuites Hotel in Raleigh, NC. Still a ways out, but definitely should be looking forward to some good things happening in the Triangle area. Not much information as of yet.
Via CarolinaCon
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LayerOne Conference April 23-24, 2005 Pasedena, CA
LayerOne is having a call for papers. Last year these subjects were presented:
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- CryptoMail: mail encryption for all.
- Life Hacks and Hacked Lives
- How the DMCA is Threatening to Strangle Reverse Engineering and the Future of Interoperability
- Visual Deep Packet Inspection
- A User-Centric Distributed Social Software Architecture
Via LayerOne
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January 18, 2005
Verizon dumb your Motorola v710 down? Perhaps this will help
Hacker dakev went ahead and posted some very useful and interesting guides for the Motorola v710. After Verizon went ahead and claimed that any photos that you take with your phone is the property of Verizon until you move them off through their pay-service. Obviously a class-action lawsuit has been filed in their direction. Note that you are on your own if you brick your phone. Insurance is probably a good idea. Unfortunately, no one has figured out the whole Bluetooth hack yet.
Engadget < Hacking Verizon's v710
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January 16, 2005
Overclocking your calculator
If you have ever used a TI for other than mathematics, you'll notice that they're fairly slow at their processing (ahh.. the days of Tetris..) Never fear! You can now overclock your calculator! Interested? Look here. Brought to you by Hack a day.
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December 15, 2004
So-called "Hacker" sentenced to nine year sentence
While Slashdot covers it here, there was an incorrect assumption made about Kevin Mitnik. The man in question was part of the trio that did active wardriving (connecting to networks and breaking them instead of the passive type that is legal) and trying to steal credit card numbers from a Lowe's hardware store that had an insecure WiFi connection. The Slashdot article claims that Kevin Mitnik served a 5.2 year sentence, but Mitnik did not get charged with a sentence until June of 2004. The sentence was for 22 months, but he had been incarcerated since February of 1995. Other facts can be found at Free Kevin Mitnik.
Personal note: I still would have liked to see Kevin Mitnik disappear into the confines of the NSA. The guy was very intelligent and in all intents and purposes would serve our government being a security specialist than out in the real world. While he commited what most hackers call a "crime of curiosity," it was nonetheless a crime.
As for the Lowe's guy, he got royally screwed. He got more time than drug dealers and gang bangers that do MDKs. Tough break.
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December 03, 2004
SCO web defacement
This is old news, but for those that never saw the amusing picture, here it is.
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November 26, 2004
Hacking road signs in FL
A couple days ago, there was some news about in FL, there was a roadside sign that was hacked. This is similar to the Boston subway station sign that was hacked a while back about "Pretty girls don't ride the subway". Amusing that hacking has been taken to a new level (or new niche market if you will). Here is the photo edited by the NBC affiliate. Article from Engadget.
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