by MichaelF on August 04, 2006
Processes running under UML will have no access to the hosting system, accept where explicitly allowed. Because of this UML is an ideal candidate for operating a honeypot. While processes running in UML have no outside access to the host operating system memory or filesystem; hypothetically, if an attacker managed to break out of userspace into some section of the host filesystem, they could do further... more
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by jcannon on July 23, 2006
In technical terms, a honeypot performs a function very similar to that of a “honeypot” in the outside world: a sweet lure. A “honeypot” is a system designed with the purpose of attracting the attention of prospective attackers, to assess how they are attempting to infiltrate the machine and what they doing once they gain access. There are literally thousands of honeypot networks and systems setup... more
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by admin on June 28, 2006
Spam is a well-known problem for many on the Internet. If you have an email account anywhere, chances are you’ve gotten something you didn’t ask for; a “stock tip”, an adult entertainment solicitation, or possibly a plea from an altruistic member of the “[Random Nation] Royal Family” to assist in some friendly money-laundering...... more
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