Re: Nmap a box via SMS

[l33tdawg () gateway hackinthebox org]

Of course the limit is a problem -- but the output will be trimmed to
provide just enough information without sending multiple SMSes except when
absolutely neccesary. SMS messages aren't cheap I know -- they cost 15
cents where I'm at. Eitherways, the whole point of this excercise is not
to do away with your desktop/server etc -- it's merely to give you access
to an nmap scan while away from your desk... it's only when absolutely
neccesary. Sort of more for use as a demo to customers (they
(customers) seem to like the "wow factor" in wireless things these days)!
:)

Anyways, I hope that clears up the questions you've had and understand
that my position on the whole situation surrounding the development of the
SMS version. As to your questions about network timings and what I'm going
'to do about it' the answer is NOTHING. Like I said, this is NOT A
REPLACEMENT for nmap on your desktop/server etc etc. It's merely an
extension to those platforms. Network timeouts and congestion is beyond
the control of an SMSC server -- it all depends on the network/provider.
Go talk to them if you're having problems.

Warmest regards,
Dhillon Andrew.

> AFAIK the limit on sms messages is 160 characters. How many messages do you
> intend to span the scan results across? And can you get acceptable (readable)
> formatting too? At least it will help if you can trim the output.
>
> Around here sms messages are rather expensive too...
>
>
> But anyways, can you make it so that the operator can use any phone to use it,
> but having to use a password? (Or perhaps rather "activation" word as is used
> for many sms services)
>
>
> Also I want to point out the fact that sms is much like udp. Packets
> (messages) can get lost either way. Especially during high-traffic hours. For
> those who had the expiration time set high enough, got their messages through
> after 3 days here around the new year celebrations. (the network was swamped)
>
> What do you intend to do about this?
>
>
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