[Discuss] Security

[Matt Shields]

On Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 4:18 PM, Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org> wrote:

> On 11/02/2011 01:10 PM, markw at mohawksoft.com wrote:
> > At my work, here are a few vending machines. One of these machines has a
> > nice little antenna on it. Presumably, it communicates via cellular
> > network to the vendor in order to report on usage and supplies. Yes, good
> > idea. Cool.
> >
> > It occurs to me that this machine, most likely, did not have to go
> through
> > any vetting. Not only that, I bet the grunts that stock these machines
> are
> > hired more for strong backs and no criminal record.
> >
> > So, here we have a powered machine with external wireless connectivity on
> > the premises with no actual over site. It is there 24x7, powered!
> >
> > Think of all the cool/evil things you could put in a vending machine with
> > a wireless link. Imagine having direct access to a Linux box in almost
> any
> > company you want. You could run any software you want. You could have
> > wi-fi too. Could you break the company's wireless security? Could you
> > monitor their wireless communications? Could you eaves drop on
> > conversations near by?
> >
> > Everyone suspects the cleaning crew, and if you are interested in
> > security, you do background checks. Almost no one cares about the vending
> > machines.
> The vending machine was placed in your office by Homeland Security
> because it thinks you are a terrorist and is currently spying on you :-)
>
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> Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org>
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Actually it was placed there by insurance companies so they can get out of
having to pay for your medical bills.

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