Stupid security brainfarts (post examples)

[r00igev@@r]

scode.co.za

Payments systems using http - you don't need to trust us

 

[Sinbad]

scode.co.za

Payments systems using http - you don't need to trust us

I left a phpinfo file on a publically accessible site

 

[Progenix Oj101]

scode.co.za

Payments systems using http - you don't need to trust us

Ignoring that they could use a free SSL certificate, there's no need for SSL on their site.

 

[r00igev@@r]

Dimension Data and Internet Solutions have their infrastructure terminals exposed to the Internet for all and sundry.

Edit: CCIEs can just think about ACLs in their minds and they get applied.

 

[r00igev@@r]

But when you sue them for negligence they throw the kitchen sink at you and please ignorance - YOU should have a backup.

Backups don't require an air gap. That is just for idiots who actually want to have the ability to recover from a ransomware attack.

 

[r00igev@@r]

No. In DiDatas case it's for when their outdated infrastructure fails.

iSAT’s R21 billion fight against Dimension Data

Dimension Data and Internet service provider iSAT have appeared in the High Court over a dispute involving a major failure of a cloud platform operated by Internet Solutions in March 2019.

mybroadband.co.za

Regardless, everyone seems to ignore an airgap on backup.

 

[r00igev@@r]

Plane PA system emits moans 'between an orgasm and vomiting'

A passenger recorded a now-viral video on a flight from Los Angeles to Dallas, Texas capturing continuous moaning over the plane PA system.

thethaiger.com

Those PA systems must be digital and someone has figured out a way to hack them.

 

[ghostRgg]

Knew you would do this after the DDoS fiasco. Want to know the most pain in the arse security risk? Default configured Mikrotiks that got configured badly or somebody who has their router facing the public but still has their default "admin" password set................

But have seen some stupiiiiiiiiiiid stuff out there.

 

[LazyLion]

Prohibiting people from carrying batteries bigger than 500 grams onto airplanes for "safety reasons" when you are literally sitting on top of a cargo hold of truck batteries which power the plane during flight and while it is sitting on the tarmac.