Wardialing

Book excerpt: What is Wardialing A technique known as wardialing is used to automatically search through a list of telephone numbers. This strategy often involves calling each and every number in a local area code in order to look for modems, computers, bulletin board systems, and fax machines. The generated lists are utilized by hackers for a variety of purposes, including being used by enthusiasts for the purpose of exploration and by crackers, which are hostile hackers who specialize in breaching computer security, for the purpose of guessing user accounts or identifying modems that could give an entry-point into computers or other electronic systems. On the other hand, it can be utilized by security staff, for instance, in order to identify illegitimate devices on a company's telephone network. These devices could include modems or fax machines. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Wardialing Chapter 2: Local area network Chapter 3: Demon dialing Chapter 4: Telephony Application Programming Interface Chapter 5: Warchalking Chapter 6: Phreaking Chapter 7: Enhanced 9-1-1 Chapter 8: Caller ID Chapter 9: Wardriving Chapter 10: Dialer (II) Answering the public top questions about wardialing. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Wardialing.