Some of these links are broken. If you are really curious, find current links via web search or by visiting www archives.
| Awareness |
Windows NT Security Exploits This page will attempt to list all known NT Exploits used in hacking NT security, and application security related to an NT system.
alt.hackers A newsgroup where hackers discuss what they do best. Here hackers gather to share information about hacking and cracking.
Noted and Notorious Hacker Feats
Byte magazine article of
September
1995 / 20th Anniversary. Hackerdom is
divided into two parts: technologically adept and clever people, who could write a
computer game in a night, and, sadly, irresponsible slime balls, who hijack computer and
phone systems for the heck of it. This is a look at some of the amazing stunts that have
been pulled by both hackers and crackers.
Hacker Defense Foundation is a Not-for-Profit foundation dedicated and committed to the advancement of the hacking community, through education, of the social, political, and legal implications of the uses of technology, and seeks to enlighten the public and law enforcement about hacking community, through education, that hackers are not the lawless goons that law enforcement, the news media, and Hollywood would try to portray them as. The Hacker's Defense Foundation does not condone, support, or defend criminal acts.
Computer
Break-Ins: A Case Study
Computer break-ins are getting more common every day. Log files and even program binaries
are changed, making it very hard for the system administrators to assess the damage and
track down the intruders. This paper describes the modus operandi of hackers based on
multiple hacking attempts that occurred during this year at some department computers.
Special attention is paid to the methods they use to break into computer systems and what
they do once they are in.
2600: The Hacker Quarterly Home of the hacking
magazine. 2600 is one of the oldest hacking groups.
The Happy Hacker Home Page
Written in non-technical language, this web site is dedicated to education about security
issues and harmless hacking without breaking laws.
The Social Organization of The
Computer Underground
This paper examines the social organization of the "computer underground" (CU). The CU is
composed of actors in three roles, "computer hackers," "phone phreaks," and "software
pirates." These roles have frequently been ignored or confused in media and other
accounts of CU activity. By utilizing a data set culled from CU channels of communication
this paper provides an ethnographic account of computer underground organization.
| People |
The United States Vs. Craig Neidorf
Craig Neidorf was a college student accused of fraud and interstate transportation of
stolen property as a result of a document published in his electronic newsletter, Phrack.
The case ended after four days of trial when the government dropped its charges. The
charges against Neidorf came as part of a two-year investigation into illegal activity,
during which the government seized over 40 systems and 23,000 disks.
The Official Kevin Mitnick Site
This web page is dedicated to the most famous computer hacker of all time, Kevin Mitnick,
who was imprisoned without trial. This page is dedicated to freeing Kevin Mitnick.
| Firewalls |
Building a Linux firewall
Learn about the three types of firewalls, application proxy gateway, circuit level relay,
and packet filter.
S.u.S.E. Firewall Mini HOWTO
How to compile the kernel for firewall support for the S.u.S.E. version of Linux. Should
work for other versions as well.
Firewalling and Proxy Server HOWTO
This is another HOWTO on firewalling that includes proxy server documentation also.
Firewalls Mailing List There is a wealth of information on firewalls from the Linux community.
IP Masquerading Web Site IP masquerading is an essential part of firewalling and allows you to share an Internet connection as well. All of the information you'll ever need on IP masquerading.
Linux Bridge+Firewall Mini-HOWTO version 1.1.3
Using a bridge instead of a hub, with firewall support.
Linux firewall facilities for kernel-level packet screening
A paper explaining Linux firewalls and IP masquerading.
Linux Firewall Package
A short basic article on Linux firewalls.
One Host "Karate" Firewall Howto
Instructions on how to recompile your kernel for simple firewall support.
| Tools for Users |
The Anonymizer
Many people surf the web under the illusion that their actions are private and anonymous.
Unfortunately, it isn't so. Every time you visit a site, you leave a calling card that
reveals where you're coming from, what kind of computer you have, and other details. Most
sites keep logs of all your visits. In many cases, this logging may constitute a
violation of your privacy.
PGP
| Linux Security Issues |
Debian Security Information
A good list of security issues maintained by Debian.Linux Security Alerts
A list in HTML format of Linux security alerts. Maintained by RedHat.Linux Secuirty Archive
A mailing list archive in HTML format maintained by Sonic.Net.Linux Security Home Page
The so called "official" Linux security page.Linux Security HOW-TO Page
A comprehensive HOW-TO on Linux security and specific examples of how to better secure your Linux system.Linux Security Wishlist
Security features that are not in Linux, but we wish that they were.RedHat Linux Security Mailing List Archives
A Linux security mailing list maintained by RedHat that goes back to 1995. It is searchable.RedHat Linux Secuiryt Alert Mailing List Archive
Security alerts mailing list also maintained by RedHat. Back to 1995.Vulnerability Engine
The place to go for kernel and security patches for Linux, AIX, FreeBSD, Solaris and many more OS's.
| Books/Articles |
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