Tag: Security

  • 2022 Week 38 – Phone Phreaking

    2022 Week 38 – Phone Phreaking

    Last week I stumbled upon an old article on Altas Obscura, initially published in 2018, that brought back some fond memories. What if I told you that once upon a time (the late 60’s), you could take a cheap plastic whistle that you dug out of a box of Captain Crunch and blow it into…

  • The TSA’s Response to Its Master Key Scandal Is Priceless

    The TSA’s Response to Its Master Key Scandal Is Priceless

    “Scandal” might be too strong a word. But you’d think the TSA would have been ashamed when hackers released 3D-printer files for its master keys, which can open any any TSA-recommended luggage lock. Does the TSA feel ashamed? Not even close. – Source: Gizmodo SO, Mr. Traveler, that fancy TSA Approved lock you picked up at…