In this article I will discuss three types of algorithms used by Cisco to calculate hashes from plain-text passwords, namely: Type 4, Type 5, Type 8 and Type 9. Back in the year 2013, the Type 4 algorithm was proven insecure because of an implementation error. The algorithm does not use PBKDF2 and does not… Continue reading Cisco type 8 and 9 password hashes calculated using Java
Connecting to remote SSH-server from within company firewalled network
Problem 1: Often company firewalls/web proxies only allow outgoing traffic to HTTP and HTTPS ports, but you also would like to connect to a remote SSH-server. A trick is to start the remote SSH-server at the port which is normally reserved for HTTPS-traffic. Most of the time it is in this way possible to connect… Continue reading Connecting to remote SSH-server from within company firewalled network
New image Dreambox / Configuring Enigma2
This guide will explain you how to update the firmware/image of the Dreambox (7025+). Most steps in this article also applies to any other DVB satellite/terrestrial television receiver running Enigma2 like the VU Plus (VU+) devices. Read in this case instead of Dreambox, the name of your favorite receiver. However, this article is assuming you… Continue reading New image Dreambox / Configuring Enigma2
Android: Questions and Answers
In this article several issues related to Android will be discussed. The format will be in a question and answer based manner. For more generic questions, please check the article: Miscellaneous Questions and Answers Read also this special article which is dedicated to using ADB wirelessly via Wi-Fi. Question: How can I make… Continue reading Android: Questions and Answers