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OG LennyT · 11-25-2005, 03:13 PM

How many of you have your wireless networks secure?

Do you realize people can access your computer and shared devices along with stealing your internet connection, if you arent setup?

I am asking because I have run into a few neighbors with unsecure networks. They seemed embarrased when approached about it but I made some spending money in one case.

Have a nice day

skoalman · 11-25-2005, 03:16 PM

Head on over to the Netstumbler forums at www.netstumbler.org and ask audit and some of the regular people over there about it. Quite a lot of the mods over there have written books, work for the feds, etc so I'm sure they can answer your question.

pornguy · 11-25-2005, 03:16 PM

Mine is now secure, after an incident with a neighbor. I did not mind them using it, as internet connections here are hard to come by. But.....

justsexxx · 11-25-2005, 03:22 PM

Secure here(as much as possible tho)

WPA +TSK(or PSK dunno)
Changed netwerk name
SSID broadcast OFF
MAC address filtering ON

And also my shared HDD is password protected. So when you enter the HDD, you still need a pass as well..

Not more I can do I think...

Andre

ry0t · 11-25-2005, 03:33 PM

I have a question about wireless networks if anyone can answer it. Can the wireless router owner see that you're connected and using their connection? Can they see what you are doing? I don't think I'll be entering any bank information anytime soon on a wireless connection.

OG LennyT · 11-25-2005, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skoalman

Head on over to the Netstumbler forums at www.netstumbler.org and ask audit and some of the regular people over there about it. Quite a lot of the mods over there have written books, work for the feds, etc so I'm sure they can answer your question.

LOL

I wasn't asking for any information, just posing a survey. Thanks anyway though.

OG LennyT · 11-25-2005, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ry0t

I have a question about wireless networks if anyone can answer it. Can the wireless router owner see that you're connected and using their connection? Can they see what you are doing? I don't think I'll be entering any bank information anytime soon on a wireless connection.

It depends on the hardware/software the admin is using.

When logged into my Motorola router, I can see how many people and their netids that are obtaining IPs. If you enter bank info on a secure-site, the encryption is a bit higher but comparable to what you can set up at home. In other words, pretty dam safe.

The Duck · 11-25-2005, 03:59 PM

I have a book called Hacking.Wireless.Networks.For.Dummies.Sep.2005.eBo ok.pdf and it can be found everywhere on the web. Protect your wireless network now.

pornguy · 11-25-2005, 04:02 PM

If they really know what they are doing, most likely that information can be captured.

I happened to catch my neighbor because he was standing in the yar between the houses at night with a tablet pc or something. I would not have minded if he had not accused me of stealing the signal from soneone else a few months back.

ry0t · 11-25-2005, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dvd316

It depends on the hardware/software the admin is using.

When logged into my Motorola router, I can see how many people and their netids that are obtaining IPs. If you enter bank info on a secure-site, the encryption is a bit higher but comparable to what you can set up at home. In other words, pretty dam safe.

Thanks for the answer.

DBS.US · 11-25-2005, 04:09 PM

I have several unsecured wireless systems around my home, how can I access their computer files? Can I see what they are looking at?

Fred Quimby · 11-25-2005, 04:11 PM

it's fun to drive around and find unsecure wireless networks, then enable security and setting a password.

Peaches · 11-25-2005, 04:14 PM

I don't have it but that's only because anyone who's near enough to my house to pick up a signal, I'll be able to see.

Halcyon · 11-25-2005, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred Quimby

it's fun to drive around and find unsecure wireless networks, then enable security and setting a password.

ewwwww.
I wasn't really worried about neighbors using ours...but THAT is scary.

OG LennyT · 11-25-2005, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Halcyon

ewwwww.
I wasn't really worried about neighbors using ours...but THAT is scary.

Most routers only let you configure their settings if you are "hard-wired" into the router.

(Only the pcs with an ethernet connection to the router has access to the router control panel)

11-25-2005, 03:13 PM	#1
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11-25-2005, 03:22 PM	#4
justsexxx Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 13,723	Secure here(as much as possible tho) WPA +TSK(or PSK dunno) Changed netwerk name SSID broadcast OFF MAC address filtering ON And also my shared HDD is password protected. So when you enter the HDD, you still need a pass as well.. Not more I can do I think... Andre __________________ Questions? ICQ: 125184542

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11-25-2005, 04:02 PM	#9
pornguy Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Homeless Posts: 62,911	If they really know what they are doing, most likely that information can be captured. I happened to catch my neighbor because he was standing in the yar between the houses at night with a tablet pc or something. I would not have minded if he had not accused me of stealing the signal from soneone else a few months back. __________________ PornGuy skype me pornguy_epic AmateurDough The Hottes Shemales online! TChicks.com \| Angeles Cid \| Mariana Cordoba \| MAILERS WELCOME!

11-25-2005, 03:16 PM	#2
skoalman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 94	Head on over to the Netstumbler forums at www.netstumbler.org and ask audit and some of the regular people over there about it. Quite a lot of the mods over there have written books, work for the feds, etc so I'm sure they can answer your question.

11-25-2005, 03:33 PM	#5
ry0t So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 4,160	I have a question about wireless networks if anyone can answer it. Can the wireless router owner see that you're connected and using their connection? Can they see what you are doing? I don't think I'll be entering any bank information anytime soon on a wireless connection.

11-25-2005, 04:09 PM	#11
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11-25-2005, 04:11 PM	#12
Fred Quimby Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,430	it's fun to drive around and find unsecure wireless networks, then enable security and setting a password. __________________

11-25-2005, 04:14 PM	#13
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	I don't have it but that's only because anyone who's near enough to my house to pick up a signal, I'll be able to see.