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| Computers Hackers Invited To Singapore |
| 2005-05-22 |
| ThinkSECURE Pte Ltd, a leading information and communication technology security consultancy in Singapore, is organising a unique tournament this August aimed at highlighting the importance of securing wireless networks. The tournament requires the participant to hack into a purpose-built wireless network that uses the 802.11 and Bluetooth interface, and steal information from the computers connected to it. Wireless networks using 802.11 and Bluetooth are common in today's corporate environment, said ThinkSECURE chief operating officer Julian Ho. The faster they can conduct a successful penetration against this target infrastructure, the more points they score. "This is an actual wireless hacking contest against a purpose-built multiple network and server infrastructure, just like what you would find in real world organisations," he said. The tournament would be held on Aug 19 at Suntec International Convention & Exhibition Centre and participants will have to bring their own laptops and wireless client adapters, as well as a CAT5 cable and a virtual private network (VPN) client. Only 25 teams comprising two members each will be selected for the competition. |
| Posted by:Pappy |
| #4 In other words, are they gonna get upset when I snatch their lead systems admin and beat the passwords out of him? No you finnesse it. There is no computer network security without physical security, that much I do know for certin. Find a way to boot a central server into Knoppix. Gam3 0v3r |
| Posted by: badanov 2005-05-22 15:40 |
| #3 So, let me get this straight - They have to "hack" into a box via a wireless link? Or just get into the box, by hook or by crook? In other words, are they gonna get upset when I snatch their lead systems admin and beat the passwords out of him? |
| Posted by: mojo 2005-05-22 12:24 |
| #2 Lemme guess...they offer a hack target, which is a machine with all services turned off. Been there, done that... Hackers aren't what they used to be. The stereotype of the teen in mom's house is outdated. These days, they're underemployed or unemployed IT workers from Russia, China, or India. And they're being paid $200/month by Ivan the organized crime figure, and they love it. And Ivan's best customer is the government. |
| Posted by: gromky 2005-05-22 12:07 |
| #1 Just remind the American hackers never, never tag any property while in Sing. Wack, wack, wack! |
| Posted by: Anonymous7489 2005-05-22 10:38 |