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RC4 decryption with WEP
No, this is not why WEP is insecure.
Being able to decrypt ciphertext when you know the key isn't a vulnerability. It's how encryption works. The IV also isn't secret, so sending it as plaintext again ...
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What to consider when routing priviledged ports to sandboxed services? net.ipv4.conf.eth0.route_localnet=1 vs CAP_NET_BIND_SERVICE
Let systemd create the listening socket. Systemd can create the listening socket:
[Unit]
Description=Foo Socket
[Socket]
ListenStream=/run/foo.sock
SocketMode=0660
# or: ListenStream=9000
[Install]
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Is not setting a System/User proxy for internet connections a security benefit?
Not having a proxy configured when a proxy is needed for internet access prevents most internet access, which includes accidental access, telemetry and probably most malware. Only software which is a) ...
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Does a secured guest network on my router create significant vulnerability?
Your router can be attacked through bugs in the implementation of guest networks - maybe it is vulnerable against empty passwords, but your normal network doesnt allow empty passwords.
Your router can ...
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