WiFi Hackers

[RareBreed]

I don't really understand this (I'm not technologically inclined at all ) so not sure how much of a risk WiFi hackers really are.

Routers using WPS are intrinsically unsafe
By Fred Langa
Simple hacker tools can easily sniff out Wi-Fi passwords from routers that have Wi-Fi Protected Setup enabled — quite possibly yours included.
Here's how to protect your network — and even hack your own router to see whether it's vulnerable.

Article starts further down the page... https://windowssecrets.com/newsletter/routers-using-wps-are-intrinsically-unsafe/

 

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

I don't really understand this (I'm not technologically inclined at all ) so not sure how much of a risk WiFi hackers really are.

Routers using WPS are intrinsically unsafe
By Fred Langa
Simple hacker tools can easily sniff out Wi-Fi passwords from routers that have Wi-Fi Protected Setup enabled — quite possibly yours included.
Here's how to protect your network — and even hack your own router to see whether it's vulnerable.

Article starts further down the page... https://windowssecrets.com/newsletter/routers-using-wps-are-intrinsically-unsafe/

An IT-type buddy of mine set up my WiFi; and he's pretty sharp.
I haven't had; nor do I foresee any problems.

 

[glhs837]

First thing is a threat assesment. My old house, I could see three different neighbors networks, and only two of them had any protection. New house, cant see any, and there is no place where anyone could stop a car and sniff around. So, the first step is to know how vulnerable your network is to other people.

 

[GURPS]

I have 2 open wireless routers on my network .........


no Hanks sitting in the driveway surfing kiddie porn, so I am good

 

[thurley42]

I have 2 open wireless routers on my network .........


no Hanks sitting in the driveway surfing kiddie porn, so I am good

You must be missing him.

 

[bcp]

You must be missing him.

did he go somewhere?

 

[LazarusL2003]

I don't really understand this (I'm not technologically inclined at all ) so not sure how much of a risk WiFi hackers really are.

Well, to the average home owner, I'd say not much. Your greatest worry would be someone using your home network to download illegal items like music or movies.
The TV cops could come busting down your door for something you didn't even know happened. They would take anything that could be used to record things, your computers and off-line storage.
My own WAP doesn't broadcast the name, only allows authorized NIC cards to use it and implements security and a firewall. Even with that, I sometimes see people trying to get in.

 

[LordStanley]

Also disable your SSID broadcast... Disabling this allows you to prevent users who do not know your SSID name from accessing your Router wirelessly.

 

[warneckutz]

Also disable your SSID broadcast... Disabling this allows you to prevent users who do not know your SSID name from accessing your Router wirelessly.

^THIS... unless they know the exact name of the network, they won't know it's there...

 

[GWguy]

^THIS... unless they know the exact name of the network, they won't know it's there...

Unless I .... I mean..., they have a handheld sniffing device that shows you everything about the hotspot....

 

[aps45819]

Also disable your SSID broadcast... Disabling this allows you to prevent users who do not know your SSID name from accessing your Router wirelessly.

Changed mine to "Homeland Security Surveillance"

 

[warneckutz]

Unless I .... I mean..., they have a handheld sniffing device that shows you everything about the hotspot....

That's when you go out there, rip their arms off and beat them down with them.

 

[GWguy]

That's when you go out there, rip their arms off and beat them down with them.

Whups! Nebermind!





Seriously, I have one for my job to diagnose problems.

 

[GURPS]

Changed mine to "Homeland Security Surveillance"

FBI Surveillance Van

 

[warneckutz]

Whups! Nebermind!





Seriously, I have one for my job to diagnose problems.

During my Security+ course they had a term for people who'd drive around to look for networks (obviously those that are broadcasting)...

Anyway, the instructor mentioned WireShark (I think)... not going anywhere with this story... just reminded me of the class...