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RE: Hacking Pictures?
From: Matthew Reed <mreed () consolidatedgraphics com>
Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:22:26 -0600
Yes, it is true. Some cell phones have this enabled by default while some (many droid phones) do not. What you are referring to is embedding GPS information into the EXIF data within an image (http://www.exif.org/ ). This is called Geotagging. There is not a shortage of sites to search for but this Wikipedia entry will get you up to speed on the essentials quickly. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geotagging a very good in depth article can be found here: http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/2008/02/geotagging-your-photos-part-1-concepts-and-basics/ and finally a free reader to display Exif data can be found here: http://www.takenet.or.jp/~ryuuji/minisoft/exifread/english/download.html If you download the reader and you would like an image with GPS coords to view with, one can be found here: http://www.myriad-online.com/images/forum/IMG_4692.jpg Pretty simple, yet powerful technology. Many professional photographers use this not so much for location information but for recording specific camera settings. Matthew Reed, GSEC, CHPSE -----Original Message----- From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of Steven Bonici Sent: Friday, January 21, 2011 10:43 AM To: security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: Hacking Pictures? I was speaking to someone from DHS (not a tech) and he was telling me that there are applications that can "look" at a picture taken from a cell phone and can get the location of where the picture was taken. Is this true? If so, can someone provide more information? If this can be done, people posting pictures from their cell phones to social sites should be aware of this... Thanks - Steven ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate. We look at how SSL works, how it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates. http://www.dinclinx.com/Redirect.aspx?36;4175;25;1371;0;5;946;e13b6be442f727d1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NOTICE: This message, as well as any attached document, contains information from Consolidated Graphics, Inc. that is confidential and/or privileged, or may contain attorney work product. The information is intended only for the use of the addressee(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, copying, disclosure, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited, and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please destroy all copies (in any form) of this message and its attachments, if any, without disclosing the contents, and notify the sender immediately. Unintended transmission does not constitute waiver of the attorney-client privilege or any other privilege. Unless expressly stated in this email, nothing in this message should be construed as a digital or electronic signature. Thank you for your cooperation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate. We look at how SSL works, how it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates. http://www.dinclinx.com/Redirect.aspx?36;4175;25;1371;0;5;946;e13b6be442f727d1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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- Odp: Hacking Pictures? Adrian Ryniec (Jan 24)
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- RE: Hacking Pictures? Craig S Wright (Jan 24)
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- RE: Hacking Pictures? Murad (Jan 24)
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