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ROUTERPWN: A Mobile Router Exploitation Framework Demonstrated at ShmooCon 2012

Routerpwn is a mobile exploitation framework that helps you in the exploitation of vulnerabilities in network devices such as residential and commercial routers, switches and access points. It is a compilation of ready to run local and remote web exploits. Programmed in Javascript and HTML in order to run in all "smart phones" and mobile Internet devices, including Android, iPhone, BlackBerry and all tablets. You can even store it off line for local exploitation without Internet connection.

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Conference
Attacking Proximity Card Access Systems by Brad Antoniewicz at ShmooCon 2012

From the card to the backend database, proximity card access systems contain a variety of components, all which are vulnerable to attack but have been rarely targeted. This demo-driven presentation explores and attacks each of the various components (RFID tags, controllers, and backend systems) of a popular deployment configuration.

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Child Safety
School Bullying Outbreak

To create bully-free classrooms, it’s necessary that we educate teachers, students and parents about the prevalence and consequences of it. We all believe a school should be a safe place for the children, a place where they can learn without fear or apprehension.

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Wireless Security
Shannon Morse of Hak5 Demonstrate and Talks about the new WiFi Honeypot at ShmooCon 2012

Most wireless devices including laptops, tablets and smartphones have network software that automatically connects to access points they remember. This convenient feature is what gets you online without effort when you turn on your computer at home, the office, coffee shops or airports you frequent. Simply put, when your computer turns on, the wireless radio […]

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Interview
Dave Porcello, CEO and Technical Lead of Pwnie Express Talks about the Pwn Plug at ShmooCon 2012

Pwnie Express delivers the bleeding-edge cyber security platforms and solutions required to meet this challenge.

Our initial hardware offering, the Pwn Plug, is the first-to-market commercial penetration testing drop box platform. This low-cost plug-and-play device is designed for remote security testing of corporate facilities, including branch offices and retail locations. A security professional or service provider can ship this device to a corporate facility and conduct a security test over the Internet without travel expenses. The Pwn Plug includes a full security auditing software suite and provides covert remote access over Ethernet, wireless, and 3G/GSM cell networks. In the mobile space, Pwnie Express has also developed the most comprehensive commercial security suite for the Nokia N900 mobile platform.

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Interview
HackersforCharity.org's Johnny Long Interviewed at ShmooCon 2012

We had the opportunity to interview Johnny Long of HackersforCharity.org on the final day of ShmooCon 2012.

Hackers for Charity is a non-profit organization that leverages the skills of technologists. They solve technology challenges for various non-profits and provide food, equipment, job training and computer education to the world's poorest citizens.

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