This post is to show the importance of using a strong password on your computer and on websites. I recently wrote a program in Java (kind of impractical, I know) that uses a brute-force technique to crack passwords with particular parameters sent in. With just a simple, everyday Macbook, I realized how easy it is to crack passwords on unprepared websites.
Welcome.
I am a computer engineering major at Oregon State University, a web designer, and a rock-climber based in Portland, OR (going to school in Corvallis). I have huge interests in embedded systems, programming, and web security. I use Linux for development and OS X for design, and I design websites and hack electronics at 2:00 a.m. so I don't look like a computer addict during the day. I hand-coded this website using strict XHTML, CSS, Javascript, and a tidbit of PHP. The CMS in use on this website is Wordpress.
When I'm not on the computer, I enjoy the daily cup of tea and climbing whenever I get the chance. I also love learning about the Human brain, and how its interactions with technology can be further unified.
Check out my About page to learn more about me!
Password Cracking
February 12th, 2010
Hacking techniques part 1
February 11th, 2010
Web security is a huge business due to today’s high reliance on the internet and web media. The number of web technologies has vastly increased over the past 10 years, and with these new technologies came vulnerabilities. I have put together a list of a few common techniques and methods for attack that span over a variety of web technologies. Fortunately, implementing a few precautions before making your site live can help prevent some of these techniques from being used against you.
Latest robot video
February 11th, 2010
So this is the most recent documented video of my crazy robot creation. This was made almost a full year ago, so I think it’s about time to add another video or two!