From 1b536b4d72581bf1576753389c19a1df84501281 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Clemens Hopfer Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2012 21:57:05 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] added phone security section --- README.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 30eeac3..435c107 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -238,6 +238,18 @@ Have at least one trusted, working and tested VPN endpoint available for tunneli Also have those tunnels configured on ALL the devices you intend to use, and have it tested. That includes your Laptops, phones, tablets, servers, fridge, etc. +### Phones +It is not recommended to connect your smartphone to the congress wifi, if you still can't resist, here are a few things to consider: +- make sure that it's **not a 802.11b** device, as it would slow down the complete wifi network. +- disable all synchronization services, as they might be using plaintext +- disable all auto-discovery services (network music players, remote control apps, etc...) +- make sure there are no known exploits for your device +- update your apps, especially your browser +- use a VPN tunnel if possible +- use a Firewall and only allow the (few) services you trust. + - DroidWall[20] for Android (root required) + +**If you are unsure** that there might still be some services running and transmitting plaintext data, **do not connect**. ## Thanks for being awesome These people have contributed to improve this list for everyone. In no particular order. @@ -257,6 +269,8 @@ These people have contributed to improve this list for everyone. In no particula [5]:https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Passport [6]:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schuko +[20] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.droidwall.free + [100]:https://twitter.com/Astarioth [101]:https://twitter.com/N4mes [102]:https://twitter.com/towo From 6eb49beddaed06995e6329b59d313f962db817e8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Clemens Hopfer Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2012 21:58:06 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] added DVB-T dongle --- README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 435c107..df90a06 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -160,6 +160,7 @@ Your personal medication does not belong on the public interwebs for your privac - For a local GSM network at the venue - DECT phone (for the local wireless phone network) - Be sure to register your extension number at [Eventphone][2] +- DVB-T dongle, there might be local DVB-T transmitter for the streams - Chargers for all those phones, or at least matching wires if you can charge over USB. - iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, iPad 2, iPad 3 (The new iPad) - USB-30 Pin dock connector (one each) From f6d793a0942775a9f1c9a3d5209c3e2e044d4cb7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Clemens Hopfer Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2012 22:03:50 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] fixed link --- README.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 8735ac4..093aa4c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -251,7 +251,7 @@ It is not recommended to connect your smartphone to the congress wifi, if you st - update your apps, especially your browser - use a VPN tunnel if possible - use a Firewall and only allow the (few) services you trust. - - DroidWall[20] for Android (root required) + - [DroidWall[20] for Android (root required) **If you are unsure** that there might still be some services running and transmitting plaintext data, **do not connect**. @@ -273,7 +273,7 @@ These people have contributed to improve this list for everyone. In no particula [5]:https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Passport [6]:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schuko -[20] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.droidwall.free +[20]:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.droidwall.free [100]:https://twitter.com/Astarioth [101]:https://twitter.com/N4mes From 755dec1a424adacec8caff78260ed6204182c7aa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Clemens Hopfer Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2012 22:04:56 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] fixed link, now for real --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 093aa4c..45f1288 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -251,7 +251,7 @@ It is not recommended to connect your smartphone to the congress wifi, if you st - update your apps, especially your browser - use a VPN tunnel if possible - use a Firewall and only allow the (few) services you trust. - - [DroidWall[20] for Android (root required) + - [DroidWall][20] for Android (root required) **If you are unsure** that there might still be some services running and transmitting plaintext data, **do not connect**.