Hacker Consortium Blog2009-01-06T20:50:33ZSkyDogCopyright 2009, SkyDogSPHPBLOGHacker Consortium Red Team Meetings
Red Team Meetings have been moved to Monday Night to accomodate a few members that wanted to attend.
-SkyDog]]>http://blog.hackerconsortium.com/index.php?entry=entry081007-2222232008-10-08T00:00:00Z2008-10-08T00:00:00ZFood Run! Please remember to feed the Kitty if you get something from the fridge. If you don't have the cash when you get something double up plus a bit extra the next time. If we run outta cash in the kitty, then no more drinks, etc.
Ok, so if you wanna steal the copper again, figure out how to unscrew these... since they are superglued AND ground down. and the gasket/cover is superglued together. asshats.]]>http://blog.hackerconsortium.com/index.php?entry=entry080701-2333042008-07-02T00:00:00Z2008-07-02T00:00:00ZWare wins round one for the De-Ice/Backtrack class!
Ware followed thru and showed his chops at the backtrack 3 class. There were 12 people there, 9 of which were current members. We all brought out the laptops and fired up Backtrack 3. Opfor lead the class, and showed us all how to use Kismet. From there, we went thru and figured out how to break WEP, but from the command line, not some Gui'd pre-built system. We broke for pizza, which Corydon went and picked up for us. Good times were had by all, and we shot the bull for a bit before taking the De-Ice Disc one challenge. We took a while getting started up, so some of the guys had to bail and get home to the missus and such. A few more of us stayed and played, eventually shutting the joint down. Good thing we all have keys!
It was a good time, and everyone seemed to enjoy it. We'll try to have another one soon, and hopefully we can cool it off a bit more. Stay tuned to the next round! ]]>http://blog.hackerconsortium.com/index.php?entry=entry080605-2356002008-06-06T00:00:00Z2008-06-06T00:00:00ZWrench wins this round of the most modded out stool! ]]>http://blog.hackerconsortium.com/index.php?entry=entry080605-2351432008-06-06T00:00:00Z2008-06-06T00:00:00ZBackTrack Class Backtrack 2/3 Introduction Class Thursday, June 5th, 2008 6:00pm @ HCHQ
Curriculum: How to boot it up – System Check – HC Wireless Setup Tour of the O/S, and where is everything? Start using programs AirCrack – WEP key cracking De-Ice Distro – Introductory Pen Testing Question and Answer Session – Breakout time
Please bring your laptop, your power adapter, and $5 for pizza. We'll try to have some stools and such, but if you've picked up your own stool, go ahead and bring it!
]]>http://blog.hackerconsortium.com/index.php?entry=entry080603-1938362008-06-04T00:00:00Z2008-06-04T00:00:00ZBacktrack Introduction Class
Woohoo! It's our first training class!
Thursday, June 5th at 6:00 pm is the first training class at HC. We'll be doing the introduction to Backtrack 3 Beta, and going over the basics of use, etc.
Opfor has volunteered to setup a rig and teach the class. Bring your laptop and power adapter. We'll supply the CDs and the teaching. Hey, if you wanna eat, bring $5 for pizza. ]]>http://blog.hackerconsortium.com/index.php?entry=entry080602-2146432008-06-03T00:00:00Z2008-06-03T00:00:00ZHC Webcam
For all members, we have installed the HC Webcam. In the interim, we'll be using it to monitor the space. We have hardware for doing multiple IP cameras, etc, but waiting on a power supply setup for it. Contact us on IRC and we'll get you the login and password. http://webcam.hackerconsortium.com]]>http://blog.hackerconsortium.com/index.php?entry=entry080602-2119492008-06-03T00:00:00Z2008-06-03T00:00:00ZPrinter at HC We selected a printer from our stash, and installed it on the network. The IP is listed on it, and it's an HP 1320. Feel free to install it on your personal laptop so that you can use it when you come by.]]>http://blog.hackerconsortium.com/index.php?entry=entry080602-2046552008-06-03T00:00:00Z2008-06-03T00:00:00ZEpisode 4 of This Old Hacker Space SkyDog SeeBlind Mudflap LadyMerlin Draygon SomeninjaMaster Bush
We completed the repair on the ceiling in the back. The joists are all hung and the sag is gone.
Skydog broke out the butane torch and soldered some plumbing together so that we have semi-working bathroom facilities. Next week we will have working facilities and long-term stays can be achieved.
MudFlap and SomeninjaMaster worked on the leaks in the roof with sealant. Several large and small holes were discovered and patched. We will soon be able to tell if they got them all. It is supposed to rain tomorrow.
Bush, Mudflap, Seeblind and Draygon began demolishion work on the office side of the building. Next week we will have a wheelbarrow and a truck to start hauling the bigger peices to the dump. ]]>http://blog.hackerconsortium.com/index.php?entry=entry080302-1351262008-03-02T00:00:00Z2008-03-02T00:00:00ZWorkday #3 Complete We had a very productive workday yesterday.
Members that showed up: SkyDog SeeBlind Mudflap Corydon LadyMerlin Draygon SomeninjaMaster Bush Ware
We worked primarily on repairing the roof structure. We spent $250 on lumber and supplies. We were able to fortify the central beam structure began adding in ceiling joists in the weak area of the roof. We put up 7 out of the 14 joists. The roof is already looking much better. The next workday will be devoted to finishing the roof work. Mudflap worked on patching the obvious leak holes in the roof with some cold sealant.
Mudflap's wife was gracious enough to provide a tasty lunch. Menu was: BBQ Pork Potato Salad Baked Beans Cole Slaw Banana Pudding
Very tasty. Special thanks to her for encouraging Mudflap and providing us food fuel.
Thanks for LadyMerlin and her camera for this trippy picture. Apparently the camera was broken so all the pics that day are "interesting".
We hope to see more of you come out for the next workday.]]>http://blog.hackerconsortium.com/index.php?entry=entry080224-1639222008-02-24T00:00:00Z2008-02-24T00:00:00ZSpace!!! We have actual physical space!! As everyone on our e-mail list knows we have signed the lease and acquired space in Nashville on 9th Avenue. The space needs some work but we got a great deal.
Membership has opened up. Our membership is by invite only for now. We need to fix up the space and square some things away before we can let strangers around. When the space is open we will have class nights and other events open for non-members to attend and check things out.]]>http://blog.hackerconsortium.com/index.php?entry=entry080221-1553092008-02-21T00:00:00Z2008-02-21T00:00:00ZA note from SkyDog Corydon and I went to the space today, and did some cleaning. We spent a couple hours sweeping, and collecting the garbage and such for removal. It was interesting to meet the Metro Policeman that was patrolling the area. It was also interesting to be patted down by him. I can understand why he was cautious, there was a guy in a black leather jacket opening the warehouse door on a building that is for all intents and purposes abandoned. I was carrying a pocket knife, which he removed from my person, and checked my Driver's license and vehicle, etc. Of course, I had JUST put the 9MM back in my truck, under the seat.
He was pretty cool about it. Apparently, they have a problem with people stealing copper out of buildings lately. We spoke to him about security measures and such, and we was really nice and forthcoming with ideas.
As I understand it, Mudflap is heading by tomorrow with the electrician to check things out, and we'll have more info then. As soon as we have some hard figures, we'll let everyone know a time frame, etc.
So, we sat around and came up with a logo for the consortium, or at least until we get one designed by a professional. This will serve as the startup logo, for the time being. The website is going to get a makeover soon, and we'll make up some cards to give out.
We tried to incorporate the two sides of the equation, makers and hackers.
Let us know what you think!]]>http://blog.hackerconsortium.com/index.php?entry=entry071215-1625302007-12-15T00:00:00Z2007-12-15T00:00:00ZMailman list is up and running... So the mailman list is finally up and running. Join by going to www.hackerconsortium.com/mailman/listinfo/info and signing up there, or emailing info-subscribe{at}hackerconsortium.com
We've stepped back a bit to look at where we're at, and I will be sending out an email and a blog posting asap about what's up. Till then, get on the list baby!
-SkyDog]]>http://blog.hackerconsortium.com/index.php?entry=entry071204-1027352007-12-04T00:00:00Z2007-12-04T00:00:00ZAs I sit here... I asked a friend years ago about starting a company. I asked him what the best way to go about it was. He basically told me that the best way to go about it is to put together a good plan, then work out every aspect of the space, and how it will all function. When you go to the bank and ask for a loan, you have all of your ducks in a row, and they understand that you want it to work to the degree that you have worked out all of the details. Apparently, most people walk into the bank and ask for a loan for this cool idea that they have. They are summarily walked to the door with a smile and a handshake.
Anyone who knows me at all knows that I rarely do things halfway. If I commit to doing something, I am pretty adamant about doing it right and covering all of the bases. Well, this project is no different. In the beginning, it was a "wouldn't it be cool" kinda thing, and progressed into the "Hey, we could do this" kinda thing. It started as a 1,000 sq/ft space, with a bunch of workbenches shoehorned into it. We decided right after it was leased out from under us that we needed a different space. We then started this whole search for space. We got Paul to help out, and we toured a ton of spaces and finally found a 2,500 sq/ft space that could be used, but it had no office space per se. BaseSystems was interested in subleasing some of the space in exchange for some premium dollars, so we worked on getting them into the space. Seeblind and I sat down and laid out the entire space in the computer, and worked out as much of it as we could. Meetings, questions, etc. Finally, we went for a 4,000 sq/ft space, with plenty of office space and such that was built out, ready to go. This truly was the space to get into. Many nights, I have laid awake in bed going over the details, trying to figure out where everything would go. I've run the numbers under god knows how many sets of variables, and tried to make myself comfortable with it all. We've come quite a distance. From two guys talking about an idea to the brink of signing a lease. It's been right at two months since I started this blog, and alot has happened in that short a period of time.
So I'm sitting here, sipping bailey's, contemplating things. I am a week short of forming the corporation, signing the lease, and starting a venture that if it goes south, will put me in the worst shape I will ever have been in. I have asked several friends that are in business what would happen if the venture goes south and I can't get enough people on board to pay the bills. Essentially, if they can legally prove that I have taken any money out of the venture, I can be personally liable for the full amount of the lease. Let's do the math. That's $2,200 a month, for 36 months. That's an easy 79 grand. Let's look at that in all it's glory. That's $79,200 USD. Even on top of that is the cost of a T1. That is a paltry $12,600. For the math challenged, that's $91,800. That's waaaay more than I have in the bank. That is more than I have in assets. That basically means that if everyone bails on the venture, I will lose everything that I own, and still be screwed for awhile. For a venture that isn't setup as a profit maker, the amount of risk is gigantic. Were that I was independantly wealthy, we'd be sitting in a nice new building sipping espressos and playing with new servers. As it stands, I am not.
Jean Reno played Vincent in the movie 'Ronin'. He has one of the best lines in the flick. It sums up how I feel at this moment. "Well, everyone's your brother till the rent comes due..." Most of the people that I have talked to about this thing have responded with how cool it would be, how they want to be part of it, etc, but when the rubber meets the road, the two people on the corporate paperwork are on the hook for the total amount left on the lease and the T1 agreement. So, as I swirl the bailey's around my tongue, I try to convince myself that a venture that in theory yields me no profit, requires alot of my time, and could possibly bankrupt me is worthwhile. I don't want to be a major downer, but people are going to have to step up and represent.
I have to make a few more calls in the morning and see what a few people will commit to, before I make my decision. If you want it to happen, and you want to stick with it for 3 years or more, I could use your words of commitment and encouragement.]]>http://blog.hackerconsortium.com/index.php?entry=entry071120-2258442007-11-21T00:00:00Z2007-11-21T00:00:00ZConsortium layout]]>http://blog.hackerconsortium.com/index.php?entry=entry071120-2204042007-11-21T00:00:00Z2007-11-21T00:00:00ZConsortium Space
This may be the future home of The Hacker Consortium.]]>http://blog.hackerconsortium.com/index.php?entry=entry071109-1547592007-11-09T00:00:00Z2007-11-09T00:00:00ZA new addition to the Consortium...
I went out and picked up a foozball table from someone that was needing to get rid of one. It's not a $7000 Pro table, but it's alot better quality that you can get at sears, and it seems to be sturdy as hell. Here's a link to the rules for foozball.
]]>http://blog.hackerconsortium.com/index.php?entry=entry071006-1922492007-10-07T00:00:00Z2007-10-07T00:00:00ZPics of the stuff we're collecting for the Consortium
Wow. Things are starting to pile up. We've also been offered a FoozBall table for free, but we need to go by and pick it up. Gonna check on that tomorrow.]]>http://blog.hackerconsortium.com/index.php?entry=entry071003-0316152007-10-03T00:00:00Z2007-10-03T00:00:00Z
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