Applescript (in)Security in OS X

Presented at DEF CON 10 (2002), Aug. 2, 2002, 5 p.m. (50 minutes).

AgentOJ, a Macintosh programmer for Team2600, will be speaking on Applescript in the OS X environment, covering both attack and defense tools using Applescript. Topics covered will include: Applescript as an information gathering tool (system info, list of users, open services, etc). Applescript as an attack tool (applescript trojans, destructive scripts, exploiting scriptable applications, and a proof of concept applescript trojan). Applescript as a defense tool (log checking, locking down an OS X system, automating network security scripts, and a proof of concept applescript defense suite). General applescript security practices will also be covered.


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