Let this be a lesson about Wireless Networks....

[likwid]

I'll come to your house and fix it.
(for plugs)



But if you live in Attleboro, please don't secure your connection, my gf's sister needs it for another 2 weeks.

Thanks.

[zacs]

i am secure, but always wonder if there is really that much to worry about. So some teenager next door is using my connect. What can it hurt?

I guess if you had financial stuff on there (I don't) it may hurt, but is it easy to break into files on a network that are not shared? I have some shared folders - pictures, music, etc., but you still need to be "allowed" in.

I am sure there is a way to "hack" in, but the question is, how easy is it? And follow up to that question is, if someone has the knowhow, couldn't they just hack into you through "wired" means?

[likwid]

Originally Posted by zacs

I am sure there is a way to "hack" in, but the question is, how easy is it?

wireless encryption keys are typically weak and easy to brute force.

[S-Journey]

Originally Posted by zacs

And follow up to that question is, if someone has the knowhow, couldn't they just hack into you through "wired" means?

Of course, but at least they have to put in a little effort first. You need to remember that NO system is safe, not the government or anyone else for that matter. If someone wants to spend the time get hack in, they will get in-- just depends on how long it will take. And it is VERY EASY if you know what you are doing-- so much that when I started learning this stuff years back I was absolutly freaked out.


And for the record, no I am not a malicious hacker-- I am an "Ethical Hacker" for purposes of finding and plugging security issues.

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by zacs

So some teenager next door is using my connect. What can it hurt?

When you get fined thousands of dollars because this teenager is downloading copy-writed material and they trace it back to you....you'll see who it could hurt.

or using your connection to SPAM others or Hack into others networks.

[ThrowingTimber]

secure them networks guys! Nmap is a nasty neat lil tool.

[likwid]

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

When you get fined thousands of dollars because this teenager is downloading copy-writed material and they trace it back to you....you'll see who it could hurt.

They need evidence to prove it though, not just logs of the occurance from the IP, but proof on the HD of the machines also.

They can raid you, and you can blame it on linksys because they don't come secured.

[S-Journey]

Originally Posted by likwid

They need evidence to prove it though, not just logs of the occurance from the IP, but proof on the HD of the machines also.

They can raid you, and you can blame it on linksys because they don't come secured.

Yes, but a lot of people will leave everything right on a users machine and access it from there if there is enough room using alternate data streams. I've heard of quite a few cases involving illegal porn and bootleg movies that are being kept right on a hacked users machine using alternate data streams without theirnowledge. In a case like that it is pretty hard to prove it was not you if the hackers trail was covered correctly.

[Homerun04]

Both my neighbor and I have wireless.....if I go upstairs in my house, I end up nautomatically hopping on his network almost every time (unless I MANUALLY switch back to my network)....no hacking, but you are right about possible security issues...

[reelecstasy]

It certainly is easy to access someone elses machine. Storing data on them as well....All it takes is a little time....