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Re: Pre-Scanning for Marketing
From: Robin Wood <dninja () gmail com>
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 21:29:40 +0000
It is almost tempting to do something obvious but non-destructive to the network then do a cold call a couple of days later and act shocked when they say something has just happened! Or the other way round, drop off a card with someone, explain what you do and if they ignore it, and you know that they are open, do something and see if they call. Obviously not very ethical but still tempting. On 1/11/06, David Ball <lostinvietnam () hotmail com> wrote:
You only have to read up on the Adrian Lamo/NY Times affair in 2004 to realise how this approach could go badly wrong. http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/12.04/hacker.html-----Original Message----- From: Password Crackers, Inc. [mailto:pwcrack () pwcrack com] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 10:11 AM To: pen-test () securityfocus com Subject: Pre-Scanning for Marketing I am interested if anyone on the list has ever tested or implemented a marketing program that involved pre-scanning (wired or wireless) a prospect and then sending a letter or email describing potential vulnerabilities and offering assistance in closing these vulnerabilities. I have never done this because of the anticipated negative reaction, but I am curious as to what the outcome was if anyone else has done it. Single instances would be interesting, but I am more curious if anyone has implemented this in a more broad-based way and has positive and/or negative response rate statistics. Bob Weiss Password Crackers, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------ Audit your website security with Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner: Hackers are concentrating their efforts on attacking applications on your website. Up to 75% of cyber attacks are launched on shopping carts, forms, login pages, dynamic content etc. Firewalls, SSL and locked-down servers are futile against web application hacking. Check your website for vulnerabilities to SQL injection, Cross site scripting and other web attacks before hackers do! Download Trial at: http://www.securityfocus.com/sponsor/pen-test_050831 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------- **DISCLAIMER This e-mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed and may contain information that is privileged, proprietary and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and delete this e-mail message. The contents do not represent the opinion of D&E except to the extent that it relates to their official business. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Audit your website security with Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner: Hackers are concentrating their efforts on attacking applications on your website. Up to 75% of cyber attacks are launched on shopping carts, forms, login pages, dynamic content etc. Firewalls, SSL and locked-down servers are futile against web application hacking. Check your website for vulnerabilities to SQL injection, Cross site scripting and other web attacks before hackers do! Download Trial at: http://www.securityfocus.com/sponsor/pen-test_050831 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------_________________________________________________________________ FREE English Booklet! Improve your English. http://www.linguaphonenet.com/BannerTrack.asp?EMSCode=MSN03-08ETFJ-0211E ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Audit your website security with Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner: Hackers are concentrating their efforts on attacking applications on your website. Up to 75% of cyber attacks are launched on shopping carts, forms, login pages, dynamic content etc. Firewalls, SSL and locked-down servers are futile against web application hacking. Check your website for vulnerabilities to SQL injection, Cross site scripting and other web attacks before hackers do! Download Trial at: http://www.securityfocus.com/sponsor/pen-test_050831 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Current thread:
- RE: Pre-Scanning for Marketing, (continued)
- RE: Pre-Scanning for Marketing Nathan Einwechter (Jan 13)
- Re: Pre-Scanning for Marketing Kurt Seifried (Jan 15)
- RE: Pre-Scanning for Marketing Ken Kousky (Jan 17)
- Re: Pre-Scanning for Marketing Kurt Seifried (Jan 15)
- Re: Pre-Scanning for Marketing Kevin Johnson (Jan 14)
- RE: Pre-Scanning for Marketing Shenk, Jerry A (Jan 10)
- RE: Pre-Scanning for Marketing Ed Hudson (Jan 10)
- RE: Pre-Scanning for Marketing Stonewall (Jan 11)
- RE: Pre-Scanning for Marketing Password Crackers, Inc. (Jan 10)
- RE: Pre-Scanning for Marketing Wray, Donald W (Jan 11)
- RE: Pre-Scanning for Marketing David Ball (Jan 11)
- Re: Pre-Scanning for Marketing Robin Wood (Jan 11)
- RE: Pre-Scanning for Marketing Rapaille Maxime (Jan 11)
- Re: Pre-Scanning for Marketing Pete Herzog (Jan 11)
- RE: Pre-Scanning for Marketing Ron Yount (Jan 11)
- RE: Pre-Scanning for Marketing Maxim Kostioukov (Jan 12)
- RE: Pre-Scanning for Marketing Rapaille Maxime (Jan 12)
- RE: Pre-Scanning for Marketing Bergert, David (Jan 13)
- RE: Pre-Scanning for Marketing Nathan Einwechter (Jan 13)