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Re: crowbarDMG – Version 1.0

georgestarcher — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 08:32:36 -0000

Crowbar is just a dictionary attack tool. It only tries the list of words you feed it. You would need to generate a more extensive dictionary that may contain your password permutation. That is beyond the scope of my tools and assistance.

Re: Splunk – SSL Settings for Web Interface

georgestarcher — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 15:04:38 -0000

Note the date of the post. OLD. Resolved higher risk issues at the time. Look at newer posts and information since Poodle and Splunk 6.2 release.

Re: crowbarDMG – Version 1.0

georgestarcher — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 18:16:10 -0000

What this does is call diskutil. You need to dig back to the old script based post. So no. I’m not a crypographer that can attack the encryption keys. This app was simply a learning project for xcode at the time. Doing the script you could attack a full disk rather than a dmg.

Re: Splunk – Overview

georgestarcher — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 13:32:39 -0000

To clarify on the license limit. On the free version its 3 violations in 30 day window, the paid is 5. But it cuts off search. log indexing still occurs. And if it's a mistake or out of control log source you can get support to issue a reset code to get you back into search.

Re: crowbarDMG – Version 1.0

georgestarcher — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 20:49:58 -0000

My program does not generate a dictionary.It only runs through one you create some other way and provide the program as a text file..

Re: crowbarDMG – Version 1.0

georgestarcher — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 11:11:05 -0000

If you are in OSX then it sounds like bad download.

Re: Using Automator to Gather Troubleshooting Information

georgestarcher — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:36:40 -0000

Not exactly sure what you mean. You drag actions from the left side to the right to build a flow of actions. You edit those actions on the right side.

Re: TMUP 260: Trouble Shooting

georgestarcher — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:04:40 -0000

I would check that action's properties. Make sure the location you put still exists such as if a removable drive is now removed. OR the file already exists and the box to replace is not checked.

Re: TMUP 261: Cloudy Skies

georgestarcher — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:25:16 -0000

I used Intego back before the Sophos free option was out. The free Sophos is only av. The Intego does way more than that. And clam is decent but not as user friendly. So yes as always you choose what fits your needs best. I'll stick with Sophos for right now.

Re: TMUP 261: Cloudy Skies

georgestarcher — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:24:10 -0000

I'll try blowing out all the app plist files and reinstall from start. Maybe I missed it because of a hung plist file.

Re: TMUP 260: Trouble Shooting

georgestarcher — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:02:35 -0000

I dont see where you included the error.

Re: Using Automator to Gather Troubleshooting Information

georgestarcher — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:46:44 -0000

Good idea!

Re: crowbarDMG – Version 1.0

georgestarcher — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:00:53 -0000

a text file is not going to support those special characters and crowbar simply reads those in. You could look at the older blog post on the shell script I originally did. Perhaps you can modify that.

Re: TMUP 258: Roger Roger- George Starcher and I cover all things Airport Interface and networking

georgestarcher — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:19:00 -0000

I would avoid wireless extenders from dlink, cisco etc like the plague. Such items are junk. They use WDS (Wireless Distribution System)

As to wired extension. Any of the network over powerline units from Dlink, Cisco (linksys) are suitable. I use a really old unit made by panasonic you cannot get any more. Some of them have four network ports for the far end away from your router. Meant for entertainment centers where you want to hook up multiple devices and have them think they are normal Ethernet wiring.

Yes I believe you can put the current airport express units into bridge mode and hook your microcell to it. It would work as well using the powerline adapters most likely. Apple references the bridge mode in the faq http://support.apple.com/kb... in the question about it having one Ethernet port. I have not tested it as joining a non apple router but theoretically it should work.

Re: TMUP 258: Roger Roger- George Starcher and I cover all things Airport Interface and networking

georgestarcher — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:33:00 -0000

Mine is upstairs because that is my man room where my iMac, xbox etc all live. It is fine to keep it where the bulk of your equipment is using it. I use the network over power line to get coverage to opposite end of my house.

Re: OSX Lion Filevault v2 – Dictionary Attack

georgestarcher — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:56:31 -0000

That only helps if someone recorded the recovery key or saved it with Apple when they setup the FDE. Most folks are working on older encrypted storage or didn't keep access to the key.

Re: TMUP 252: Lion From Scratch Auto Save-Versions and Lion Server VPN Setup

georgestarcher — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:13:43 -0000

I've actually mentioned both Verisign PIP and Google Authenticator in the past. And made various blog posts on it over on friendsintech.com =)

Re: OSX and Public Wifi – Toggle settings with AppleScript

georgestarcher — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:43:01 -0000

Thanks I corrected the typo in the blog. It is meant as a toggle and assumes you want sharing off and firewall on when you leave your home.

Re: Setting up SSH Alerts to iPhone

georgestarcher — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:01:16 -0000

Awesome! Thanks! I still have not updated to the app store copy. So I'll need this when I do.

Re: TMJUP 249: George Starcher and Victor talk Macs and More

georgestarcher — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:00:29 -0000

Fixed.

Re: TMJUP 249: George Starcher and Victor talk Macs and More

georgestarcher — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:51:54 -0000

Nice. And www.macpowerusers.com just covered Keyboard Maestro too.

Re: crowbarDMG – Version 1.0

georgestarcher — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:51:28 -0000

There are dictionary generation tools in Backtrack like Crunch. You could use it to make the dictionary output file then use that file in crowbar.

Re: Mac Forensics – Automator Love – Make a Dictionary

georgestarcher — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:48:01 -0000

No, crowbar just takes the text file as is. You need to build your dictionary with all the permuations you need before you use the file with crowbar. The tool is not a dictionary generator, it just uses whatever file you feed it.

Re: TMUP244: Victor and George Starcher talk Automator and Scripting

georgestarcher — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:37:06 -0000

Thanks Jim. I am just hoping that the new policy on sandboxing App Store programs does not send Apple Script into the trash heap. It can be really powerful and helpful.

Re: crowbarDMG – Version 1.0

georgestarcher — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:33:29 -0000

If you check the readme or previous posts you will find all I am doing is calling the command line utility built into OSX. Crowbar just makes it a smoother automation. Due to file locks while the login is being tried there is no real way I can speed it up.

There are a number of tools out there that can generate dictionaries. Such as crunch in backtrack.