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Re: Flash that simulates virus scan


From: Valdis.Kletnieks () vt edu
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:08:27 -0400

On Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:56:20 CDT, reepex said:
resulting to se in a pen test cuz you cant break any of the actual machines?

Lots of *actual* compromises happen the same exact way - resorting to SE.
As such, if a pen test doesn't cover the same territory, it's incomplete.

"Yes, your house is secure - we checked all the doors and they're up to snuff.
We however didn't check if you'll open the door *anyhow* if the landshark on
the other side says 'Landshark', leading to everybody getting eaten."

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