[alt.security] What do you think about security functions in modems?

smith@sctc.com (Rick Smith) (04/06/91)

I heard a rumor recently that some dialback modems are manufactured
with a "backdoor" password that can't be disabled, which gives an
outsider rather complete access to the modem. So check out your
manufacturer closely. Evidently modem design/manufacturing skills are
independent of good sense where security is concerned.

I'm sorry I don't have more detailed information. If the rumor is true,
the perpetrator certainly deserves to lose.

Rick.
smith@sctc.com    Arden Hills, Minnesota