RE: [Full-disclosure] New member asking question...




Question for everyone on the board?

I have been reading the posts over the past few weeks, and am wondering
how the heck you guy discover these vulnerabilities. Granted, I am
still very new to the IS world, but I cannot begin to understand how you
discover weaknesses. After reading these posts, the explanation always
makes since, but are you guys actively seeking weaknesses, or just
happen to come across them?

Also, are there any good "Hacking" books that I could read? I have had
a Hackers Tool and Techniques class at school, but all of the programs
are very outdated, like l0phtcrack, JTR, ethereal or wireshark, and
such. I am looking to actually enter systems or find ways to enter
systems and understand the weakness that allows it so I can avoid it
later.

Thanks everyone.


Joseph K. Reynolds
Systems Support Analyst - Intermediate
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Email JR Reynolds
314-512-2370


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