>> b) Why do they have to make their 'announcment' sound like the sky is
>> falling?
>
> want to know something real funny?
>
> the "kingpin" guy, is part of "http://www.l0pht.com/" group, they
> look into the security areas for fun or, to just be a major pain in
> the backside. here are a few apps these guys have developed:
I knew that name sounded familiar! I know a guy who was telling me that
he met that guy last year at one of the security events (DefCon '00?).
>
> - TBA WarDialer
> - BeamCrack
>
> not to mention as well, the following "news" item, which i am sure
> gives them +10 points on the "i am proud" list:
>
> http://www.bostonherald.com/bostonherald/life/net01182000.htm
>
[snip]
> although, interesting to read, - as was Palm's legitimate response,
> there is nothing behind this announcement that tells me to "secure"
> my PDA. heck, i cannot even decide which PDA to take out with me
> each day. if i need something secure, i find alternative means. i
> dont depends on my PDA for stuff like this.
>
Well, Palm's level of security, as it comes standard with the PDA, is
sufficient to stop the casual intruder. Those security invasions
account for about 90-99% of most security attacks. I guess what it
comes down to is that if someone wants access to the data, they're going
to do have to do more than just turn on the handheld and browse around,
they're going to have to locate the hotsync machine and grab the password
during a hotsync. At least, now law enforcement agencies will know to
take both the handheld AND desktop when they're confiscating material that
could provide evidence that would convict the owner of said
handheld/desktop.
Thanks @stake! ;)
-Rus
> cheers
>
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