2007.08.15 Daily Security Reading
by Rodney.Campbell on Aug.15, 2007, under Security
Some common misconceptions about ARP cache poisoning
In this article I comment on a few misconceptions about ARP cache poisoning that I come across from time to time, even from people who know what ARP cache poisoning is and (more or less) how it works.
10 claims that scare security pros
A child with a chocolate-smeared shirt says, “I didn’t do it.” The phone rings, and Mom assures you, “There’s nothing to worry about.” A systems administrator carrying a box of tapes says, “We’ll have everything back up in a few minutes.” Sometimes the first words you hear — despite their distance from the truth — tell you everything you need to know.
Designs for taking on criminals
The UK government has unveiled its latest weapon in the fight against crime – designers. Police are confident that innovative design can help reduce the risk of theft and burglary.
