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Is your network firewall backdoor open?

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This is going to almost sound like a basis for a script from the old "Mission Impossible" TV show. First a little preparation. If you work for a company or have lots of computers where you live, most likely (at least I hope so) there is a device to control what comes into your network. In general this is called a network firewall. They are set up to keep the bad guys out from the outside. What they do not do is keep a control over what goes from inside to outside the network. If persons or persons want access to your network, trying to get through a firewall is the hardest way in. If they could put a device on the inside of your network, then they have you lock stock and barrel. Somehow they get physical access to your facilities and install what is known as a man in the middle device. Your firewall at this point is now worthless. Traditionally man in the middle devices were created from old wifi routers using modified firmware. Generally you had to be nearby to have access t...