BackTrack 3

[thecoldone06]

Anyone use BackTrack3? It's a bootable linux based security OS for testing network security. There are A LOT of sweet apps on it. Check it out. (http://www.remote-exploit.org/backtrack.html)

NOTE: BackTrack3 can be very dangerous as it has applications that are used for penetration testing and attacks. If the moderators of this board find this unsuitable for public view, please delete this thread. Thank you.

[Crgky127]

I used version 1 a few times years ago, but lately I haven't had a need for it. I don't do pen-testing, and if someone forgets their windows password I use Ophcrack or just reset it. It is very well put together and easier to use than the old ASC. Looking at the updated tools list (http://wiki.remote-exploit.org/index.php/Tools), there are several tools that could be used for data recovery and malware removal, so I might start using it again (though I'll probably be too lazy change).

[eric281]

I carry a copy of BT3 with me, but very rarely use it for any of my customers. If you need something for data recovery or forensics the Helix Live CD might be better for you.

[cleanwithit]

I carry a copy of BT3 with me, but very rarely use it for any of my customers. If you need something for data recovery or forensics the Helix Live CD might be better for you.

I use this live distro almost everyday of my life. Backtrack 3 is so awesome. I'm studying to become an Ethical Hacker, so I use it alot. I also use it when I do wireless audits for companies, so i can keep the hackers out :) Not a bad job.

[JohnG]

...I also use it when I do wireless audits for companies, so i can keep the hackers out :) Not a bad job.
I use it in this way when I have down time. A great tool to cruise around downtown, do a little sniffing, and approach businesses with my findings. Its brought me business more than once.

[thecoldone06]

I use it in this way when I have down time. A great tool to cruise around downtown, do a little sniffing, and approach businesses with my findings. Its brought me business more than once.

Do the companies get upset that you cracked their network without getting permission to do so?

[NWPhotog]

Do the companies get upset that you cracked their network without getting permission to do so?

Yeah, sounds like a good way to get the cops called!

[thecoldone06]

Yeah, sounds like a good way to get the cops called!

Exactly, or a lawsuit.

[cleanwithit]

Exactly, or a lawsuit.

Yea, If I walked into a business and said, "I hacked your network, and I can see everything". I would be going to jail.

[JohnG]

Its not a matter of hacking their network, I do not log onto their network. I do nothing on their network other than show them what is being broadcast from their network. I've never had a complaint, and they are happy that someone brought this to their attention. You don't have to specifically "target" any one network to see what is being broadcast. Its no different than open air broadcast of radio or tv, if it was encrypted or in the case of cable tv, "scrambled", then yes you are not authorized to decrypt or descramble without prior authorization.

[thecoldone06]

Its not a matter of hacking their network, I do not log onto their network. I do nothing on their network other than show them what is being broadcast from their network. I've never had a complaint, and they are happy that someone brought this to their attention. You don't have to specifically "target" any one network to see what is being broadcast. Its no different than open air broadcast of radio or tv, if it was encrypted or in the case of cable tv, "scrambled", then yes you are not authorized to decrypt or descramble without prior authorization.

I gotchya. I thought you meant you were actually penetrating their network. My apologies!

[NWPhotog]

Its not a matter of hacking their network, I do not log onto their network. I do nothing on their network other than show them what is being broadcast from their network. I've never had a complaint, and they are happy that someone brought this to their attention. You don't have to specifically "target" any one network to see what is being broadcast. Its no different than open air broadcast of radio or tv, if it was encrypted or in the case of cable tv, "scrambled", then yes you are not authorized to decrypt or descramble without prior authorization.

It doesn't have to be scrambled or encrypted in any way. If you attach to their network wo permission it is illegal. Now if you are only showing them that they broadcast I would think you are safe but I have heard other Techs explain very negative reactions from doing the same thing.

[JohnG]

It doesn't have to be scrambled or encrypted in any way. If you attach to their network wo permission it is illegal. Now if you are only showing them that they broadcast I would think you are safe but I have heard other Techs explain very negative reactions from doing the same thing.

Note first sentence: Its not a matter of hacking their network, I do not log onto their network. You do not have to, as you said, "attach" to said network.

[NWPhotog]

Note first sentence: Its not a matter of hacking their network, I do not log onto their network. You do not have to, as you said, "attach" to said network.

That is why I wrote "If". :)

[JohnG]

LoL, point made :D

[NWPhotog]

LoL, point made :D

Still sounds like a great way to get the cops called on you. Near where I am a guy got arrested for attaching to a coffee shops unencrypted free wireless. I guess if you like being finger printed! :D

[JohnG]

Nah...Its like I've said; the businesses have been very receptive in the downtown area. The city provides free wireless for the gen pub, but that is not something a company would want to use for their own traffic unless they are encrypting the info they want to transmit, and I still wouldn't recommend that. It really provides me a good opportunity to "educate" for a nominal fee. Its not like I'm trying to be all cloak and dagger about it all. I reckon in the end better just include...check your local laws and ordinances.