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Why don’t routers request permission when attempting to connect to an unknown address? (Or why do they still assume every connection is trustworthy?)

Posted on May 6, 2022 by M. Y. Zuo

I’m imagining a system similar to UAC on Windows but implemented at the router level for IP addresses instead. (Or AS numbers, BGP numbers, Port number, etc…)
Naturally this makes router setup slightly more complicated because at least one… Continue reading Why don’t routers request permission when attempting to connect to an unknown address? (Or why do they still assume every connection is trustworthy?)→

Spoofing TCP/IP headers and uniqueness of the host name

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Szyszka947

I have some related questions:

Is it possible to spoof the source address in the TCP/IP header when using HTTPS?
If possible, is there any way to detect source address change? I think the checksum is not a good idea because if you can cha… Continue reading Spoofing TCP/IP headers and uniqueness of the host name→

IP address in access.log is incorrect and likely hacked

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Majte

I just noticed in my access.log several POST requests coming from a (hidden) registration sub page that is not accessible via any link. A ‘hacker’ seems to have posted a form from there (manually it seems), using a random email as input. I… Continue reading IP address in access.log is incorrect and likely hacked→

How to harden browser against IP leaks when using a VPN?

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Karara

I’ve been through a lot of forums and articles about safety/security/anonymous using the internet and still haven’t found the right configuration for me.
I want to go through the internet without my IP being exposed. I don’t mean to hide f… Continue reading How to harden browser against IP leaks when using a VPN?→

How to know what IPs are associated with an authorised server?

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Momoa

My goal is to analyze the traffic of an Android application, to check if it contacts any IPs not associated with the server it is meant to contact.
Using PCAPRemote I created a connection log file and transferred it to the PC, where I am a… Continue reading How to know what IPs are associated with an authorised server?→

Internet connection issues with new cable broadband (100/10) service, intermittently able to reach neighbor’s management interface at 192.168.x.x?

Posted on April 13, 2022 by user3298772

I’m unfamiliar with coax broadband provisioning specifics with new (100/10) service in a residential neighborhood, and intermittently getting Internet disconnections and interestingly discovered the ability to also intermittently reach a n… Continue reading Internet connection issues with new cable broadband (100/10) service, intermittently able to reach neighbor’s management interface at 192.168.x.x?→

Accidental VPN leak/override by using a different network adapter?

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Segmentation fault

I’m at home and I am connected to my University’s network using huawei’s SecoClient. When I check my ip I get my university’s IP, as expected.
However, I am also running a VM, which I setup to connect to my wifi adapter. This VPN adapter d… Continue reading Accidental VPN leak/override by using a different network adapter?→

Malware from Android text?

Posted on April 9, 2022 by RiskyClickQs

Lots of questions!
I clicked a scam USPS link on my phone while half asleep. The website loaded and a small window popped up immediately and I quickly backed out of my browser but briefly saw the site – it was obviously not trying to look … Continue reading Malware from Android text?→

Is creating a backdoor without specifying an IP possible?

Posted on April 3, 2022 by jjnounde

Is it possible to create a backdoor without configuring an IP? For example, if I want to create a listener that everyone can access, what can I do? Something like a backdoor, RAT or something like that?

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Hackaday Links: March 27, 2022

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Dan Maloney

Remember that time back in 2021 when a huge container ship blocked the Suez Canal and disrupted world shipping for a week? Well, something a little like that is playing …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: March 27, 2022→