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2016-05-16 09:23:19 Post No. 54576196
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2016-05-16 09:23:19
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I am thinking about proposing a RFC. What does /g/ think of my idea
Basically allow non authenticated hosts on 802.11 networks to send and receive up to 2kb of data per request.
Why:
Stolen devices such as laptops and consumer devices rarely have GPS technology inside them. As a result tracking down a stolen laptop requires the device to be turned on without being wiped and attached to a network in addition to having your own script on it. Highly unlikely if a thief is worth his money.
What this would mean is a device could communicate its location to a trusted source without knowing any passkeys to wireless networks. A user could then issue a STOLEN command which sends a 2048bit rsa key to the device to commence encrypting the contents. (or just wipe it) whilst continuing to track it. Then the data could be given to the police and the device tracked down.
Additionally such a system would not need the complexity of a full fledged operating system and could be handled via BIOS. This would ensure that even if your device was wiped the beacons would continue to be sent.
Thoughts?
