How to Install Debian on chromebook with crouton

What is Debian Linux and why do I want it on my Chromebook!

Debian on Chromebook

Debian is a Linux distribution comprised of open source software that is the bases of a large variety of Linux distribution. Kali, Ubuntu & Mint are a few examples of linux distors built on-top of Debian. Debian is also widely accepted as the solid linux.

How do I install it?

To install Debian on Chromebook you must be in developer mode. please reference the following page to learn how to enter  developer mode.

Once in developer mode you need to download crouton.

Open the crosh terminal (CTLR+ALT+T).

enter shell mode by typing shell / enter.

from shell type sh ~/Downloads/crouton -r debian -t kde -n debian

-r is the release. We need to set this to debian. If the -r switch is not passed Ubuntu will be installed.

-t is the target command that specifies what GUI interface you want installed by default. Gnome is the default gui for kali however it does not work on my HP Chromebook 14″. KDE works and is a  good alternative to Gnome.

-n is the name parameter. We define the -n switch here so we can give the chroot a custom name of debian.

As of this article I do not recommend gnome for the target gui on the HP Chromebook 14.

The process will run and install debian on the system.

at some point you will be prompted for a user name and password.

How do I start Debian on chromebook?

Once the install is complete from the shell type sudo startdebian. (This is also known as chroot)

this will start the Debian instance.

To transition seamlessly from chromeos and unity press CTRL+ALT+<=(backward) for chromeos and CTRL+ALT+=>(forward).

if the machine is rebooted you will have to enter shell and type sudo startdebian again.

it is possible to install multiple chroots.

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by Malik korrich ~ dimanche 29 mars 2015 0 commentaires

Turn Chromebook on Developer Mode

How do I turn on developer mode on a Chromebook?
Warning: Entering developer mode will wipe all data off of the SSD.

on a HP Chromebook  14″ With the machine booted Press ESC+REFRESH BUTTON + POWER at the same time.



The chromebook will reboot and you will be met with a message stating “ChromeOS is missing or not found”. Press CTL+D on the keyboard to skip this message. You will then be prompted by another message stating “To turn OS Verification off press enter”. Press ENTER. Your chromebook will then reboot, and prompt with a screen stating “OS Verification is off”. Press CTL+D to skip this message. You will then be prompted with a message “Your system is transitioning into developer mode. Local data has been cleared. Modifications you make to the system are not supported by Google, may cause hardware damage and may void your warranty. To cancel, turn your computer off now”. A timer is set in the top left hand corner of the screen to 30 seconds. Wait for the timer to reach 0. Once the timer has reached 0 you will be prompted with a new message “Preparing system for developer mode. This may take awhile. Do not turn your computer off until it restarts”. Wait for this process to complete; Once the process has complete the chromebook will reboot and you will be met with the message again “OS Verification is off”. Press CTL+D to skip this screen and boot the machine.

Chromebook OS Verification

Note: If you wish to restore your chromebook back to factory and re-wipe your data, reboot your chromebook and press space bar when the following message appears “OS Verification is off. Press space to re-enable”. Pressing space bar will reset your chromebook back to factory with OS verification back on.

Once the chromebook is in developer mode you will be able to take full advantage of the shell command. The shell command is access from the crosh terminal window.

To access the crosh terminal windows press CTLR+ALT+T on your keyboard.

Once open type shell and press enter. This puts you into a shell capable of some basic linux commands. This mode is also used for loading linux with the crouton script.

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Install Ubuntu on a Chromebook

What is Ubuntu and why do I want it on my Chromebook!

Ubuntu is a linux distribution that is widely accepted as the most commonly installed linux distro. It is used as a alternative, althought not a direct replacement, for windows or Mac. Ubuntu extends the functionality of the chromebook, making the chromebook viable for developers, hackers, techies, and the common user.

Why not just install windows?

The underlying architecture from chrome os is strongly based on linux and Ubuntu. Although Im sure it is possible to install windows on a chromebook you would have the dual boot/chrooted awesomeness of both chromeOS and Ubuntu.

How do I install Ubuntu on a Chromebook?

To install Ubuntu on a chromebook it must be in developer mode. please reference the following page to learn how to enter  developer mode.

Once in developer mode you need to download crouton.

Open the crosh terminal (CTLR+ALT+T).

enter shell mode by typing shell / enter.

from shell type sh ~/Downloads/crouton -t unity

12.04 ubuntu is installed by default. You can switch the release of ubuntu by using the -r command.

-t is the target command that specifies what GUI interface you want installed by default. Unity is recommended by me out of the box for Ubuntu for two reasons.

 it works

 it is the default GUI installed when doing a fresh install of Ubuntu.

as of this article I do not recommend gnome for the target gui on the HP Chromebook 14.

The process will run and install ubuntu on the system.

at some point you will be prompted for a user name and password.

How do I start Ubuntu on a Chromebook?

Once the install is complete from the shell type sudo startunity. (This is also known as chroot)

this will start the unity instance.

To transition seamlessly from chromeos and unity press CTRL+ALT+<=(backward) for chromeos and CTRL+ALT+=>(forward).

if the machine is rebooted you will have to enter shell and type sudo startunity again.

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How to install Kali Linux on HP Chromebook 14

Kali Linux
What is Kali Linux and why do I want it on my Chromebook!

Kali is a Linux distribution that is widely accepted as the Linux distribution for penetration testers, security experts and hackers. It is the successor to Backtrack Linux. Kali allows the user to install packages such as aircrack-ng and reaver to collect data on and hack into wireless networks.

How Do I Install Kali Linux on a Chromebook?
To install Kali on a Chromebook with crouton, the Chromebook must be in developer mode. please reference the following page to learn how to enter  developer mode.

Once in developer mode you need to download a special forked version of crouton. Kali has not yet been pulled into the master crouton project on github.

UPDATE: Kali has been added into the main crouton tree. You can download it here crouton.

Open the crosh terminal (CTLR+ALT+T).

enter shell mode by typing shell / enter.

from shell type sudo sh ~/Downloads/crouton -r kali -t kde -n kali

-r is the release. We need to set this to Kali. If the -r switch is not passed Ubuntu will be installed.

-t is the target command that specifies what GUI interface you want installed by default. Gnome is the default unity for kali however it does not work on my HP Chromebook 14″. KDE works and is a  good alternative to Gnome.

-n is the name parameter. We define the -n switch here so we can give the chroot a custom name of kali.

As of this article I do not recommend gnome for the target gui on the HP Chromebook 14.

The process will run and install kali on the system.

at some point you will be prompted for a user name and password.

How Do I Run Kali Linux on a Chromebook?
Once the install is complete from the shell type sudo startkde.

this will start the Kali instance.

To transition seamlessly from chromeos and unity press CTRL+ALT+<=(backward) for chromeos and CTRL+ALT+=>(forward).

if the machine is rebooted you will have to enter shell and type sudo startkde again.

Endless Possibilities:
it is possible to install multiple chroots.

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Mataspliote on iPhone 4 and 4S & ipad 2

With the recent Absinthe Jailbreak which opens up firmware 5.1.1 to Cydia, we once again tried to getMetasploit running on these iBabies. After a bit of fiddling around with various ruby package versions, its seems like the following combination works well with the latest version of Metasploit 4.4.0-dev (as of May 2012).

Of course, you need a jailbroken iPhone or iPad, with apt, OpenSSH server and a SSH client, such as iSSH. Once you are SSH’ed to your iPhone / iPad, run the following commands:

# Install basic tools
apt-get update
apt-get dist-upgrade
apt-get install wget subversion

# Download correct version of ruby and dependencies
wget http://ininjas.com/repo/debs/ruby_1.9.2-p180-1-1_iphoneos-arm.deb
wget http://ininjas.com/repo/debs/iconv_1.14-1_iphoneos-arm.deb
wget http://ininjas.com/repo/debs/zlib_1.2.3-1_iphoneos-arm.deb

# Install them
dpkg -i iconv_1.14-1_iphoneos-arm.deb
dpkg -i zlib_1.2.3-1_iphoneos-arm.deb
dpkg -i ruby_1.9.2-p180-1-1_iphoneos-arm.deb

# Delete them
rm -rf *.deb

# Go into /private var and svn checkout the msf trunk.
# Don't download the MSF tar.gz due to svn client versioning issues

cd /private/var
svn co https://www.metasploit.com/svn/framework3/trunk/ msf3
cd msf3/

# Check that Metasploit is running
ruby msfconsole

As no blog post is complete without a reverse shell screenshot, here’s a popped shell from the iPhone:

categories: OFFENSIVE SECURITY

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by Malik korrich ~ jeudi 7 août 2014 0 commentaires

How to monitor or track any Cell Phone

How to monitor or track any cell phone?

There is no denying that cell phones are part and parcel of current times and smartphones with a whole gamut of features are hot favorites. Mobile phones are being profusely used for a variety of functions and have become repositories of so much personal and professional information. If and when people can get at a cell phone’s data, they acquire almost complete knowledge about the owner! But getting at a mobile’s data is more easily said than done.

People cannot keep grabbing furtively at a phone and going through the information stored in it! An invisible and silent way to transmit all the cell phone related activities and data, including deleted ones is needed. This is the basic idea behind monitoring or tracking cell phones using cell phone spy applications.

How to monitor a cell phone most effectively?

Monitoring software for cell phones is available for a variety of mobile models and operating systems. Such software, like the widely used Mobile Spy can be quickly installed on any cell phone that has to be monitored. The apps are thoroughly camouflaged and are designed to run undetected in the mobile’s backdrop without intruding on the instrument’s activities.

Setting up cell phone monitoring software

The mobile tracking app installation typically involves a simple procedure. The user first creates an account for himself or herself on a server designated by the app at the time of buying. After this, the user has to physically pick up the cell phone to be monitored and set up the mobile monitoring software on it.

As part of this step, he is also asked to select the data to be tracked. Immediately after the installation process is completed, the app becomes active and runs whenever the cell phone is on. It tracks the required data, encrypts it for security and then transmits it to the server account. User can view and use the logs recorded in the server by accessing his account from anywhere, at anytime through a web browser.

Mobile data that becomes accessible with monitoring apps

Sophisticated monitoring apps for smartphones give many advanced options apart from the fundamental ones such as call, SMS, email and chat tracking and access to phone data like address book, video and picture files and so on. To encompass a wider scope for mobile tracking, the apps could have location tracking of mobiles with GPS or cell ID, live overhearing of calls and the mobile’s environment, live viewing of the phone’s screen, permissions to block applications and lock device remotely, the ability to limit phone usage timings, get current SIM details and many more options.

Who can benefit from tracking mobiles?

Parents interested in watching over their kids, firms that want to monitor their employee actions, husbands or wives doubtful about their partner’s faithfulness and any persons who need evidence against someone are the cases where mobile tracking is called for.

Some people use it as a data backup option on their own mobiles and some use such apps as a precaution against mobile loss. With mobile monitoring apps, anyone can acquire the power to track data and activity related to cell phones and by collecting the necessary information they can mitigate risks easily before any problems get precipitated.

Image credit for the images : FreeDigitalPhotos.net 

About The Author

Lucille J Cronk is a blogger enthusiastic about cell phone technology and other mobile applications. She has her own blog on cell phone spy from where you can get myriad information on this technology.

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by Malik korrich ~ dimanche 16 septembre 2012 0 commentaires

How To Jailbreak IPhone 4S / iPad 2 On IOS 5.0.1 Untethered With Greenpois0n Absinthe

The long waited Jailbreak for iPhone 4S/ iPad 2 untethred has been released by Chronic Dev team and they have named it as GreenPois0n Absinthe. The GreenPois0n Absinthe will enables a user to jailbreak 5.01 Untethered.Pod2g was the mastermind behind the vulnerability. On finding the vulnerability around 8 months ago in IOS 5.0.1 he handed over it to Chronic Dev team and iPhone dev team. The two giants of Jailbreaking industry.  However both of the well known teams managed to create the exploit which enables the user to jailbreak 5.0.1. The iPhone dev team Named it as Redsn0w 0.9.10 and the chronic dev team named it as GreenPois0n Absinthe.

How to jailbreak iPhone 4S / iPad 2 5.0.1 untethered with Greenpois0n Absinthe:

Requirements

• Download Greenpois0n Absinthe 1.2.2 for Mac here.
• Download Greenpois0n Absinthe for Windows here.
• 1OS 5.0.1 ipsw for iPhone 4S.

Step 1:

First of all connect your idevice to your computer.and open iTunes then Restore to iOS 5.0.1.

Step 1:

Next Download Greenpois0n Absinthe from the links mentioned above and run in under Administrative privileges.

Step 2:

Connect your iPhone 4S / iPad 2 with your PC via USB.

Step 3:

Simply click on "Jailbreak" button follow the steps appear on the greenpois0n screen.

Step 4:

Once completed, you should see an Absinthe icon on the Home screen. Tap the Absinthe icon, it will open GreenPois0n site, and will then reboot your device. Once it loads again, the Cydia icon will have replaced the Absinthe icon.

Congratulations! You have successfully jailbreak iPhone 4S / iPad 2 On IOS 5.0.1

How to jailbreak iPhone 4S / iPad 2 5.0.1 untethered with Greenpois0n Absinthe [Video Tutorial]

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by Malik korrich ~ dimanche 29 janvier 2012 0 commentaires