[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] snoopy10:
Re: is this working on the thunderbolt running cm7?

Re: is this working on the thunderbolt running cm7?

Probably...

"im just getting into this hacking stuff and am not really sure what backtrack even is"

BackTrack is an operating system based on the Ubuntu GNU/Linux distribution aimed at digital forensics and penetration testing use. IE: It's open source Gnu/Linux which is what Android and CM7 are based on.

"ive just been hearing that i'll be able to crack wifi passwords which is exactly what ive been looking for!"

Woah, hold on there son, it's illegal to break into peoples wireless connections without there permission.

Because it's a powerful distribution that can do a hell of a lot more than just crack somebodys wireless, if you go playing with it and you dont know what your doing then realisticly you can expect problems fast, ext2 support is not the end of the world on your HTC Thunderbolt.

However if you want to try Linux then there are some really cool distributions available for a beginner, however I must stress that Backtrack is not on of them!

Check out distrowatch and have a at some available linux distributions that you could download and try. Some come in Live Flavors like Backtrack which you can load and try on a CD before taking the plunge at using it for a desktop.

I've been using Linux for the better part of 6 years and I can promise you, your 15 now, by the time you can realisticly expect to be comfortable using linux is give or take a few more years.. So patience kid, Backtrack isnt going anywhere.

It'll still be there later and in the mean time, try out Linux. Ubuntu is ok, but so are Debian and Arch! Go take a peek at what each flavor of linux has to offer Desktop wise before you commit to one brand or type. You need to learn about Linux before you can start learning about back|track! :cool:

When you have a firm grasp of Linux then you can start to dwell on things like security, which is what back|track is aimed @ it breaks security and it builds on it. The tools available in back|track can be compiled into any Major Linux Distribution, so dont limit yourself to someone else re-cooked chicken, you dig!

Also least I forget to mention it, if cracking wireless is your goal, you need more than just back|track, you need very specialised wireless adapters. Something like the Prism2 Chipset.

Network controller: Intersil Corporation ISL3890 [Prism GT/Prism Duette]/ISL3886 [Prism Javelin/Prism Xbow] (rev 01)

And that is saddly something you can't just stroll into your local PC world and just pick up off a shelf as its a piece of legacy hardware that supports packet injection. By legacy I mean it's very RARE and very hard to find. The ones hackers all love are made by two brands in particular Atheros & Orinoco as those are generally hailed as being the best for packet capture, war-driving and are generally considered the one to own if you plan to PwN!

Wireless Haxoring Checklist;

Open Source compatible Wireless Card capable of supporting Packet Capture & being dropped into Monitor mode - Check

2 x 25 db 10" high-Gain Antenna's possitioned for optimum proficiency and coverage - Check

DD-WRT or other compatible range extender to dominate your chosen channel upto 30 meters through concrete walls - Check

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