How Easy Is It To Crack A Wifi Network? Then read this to Protect yourself

[Nige_40]

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-easy-is-it-to-crack-a-wifi-network-makeuseof-explains/?utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_source=2012-11-12

Just thought I share, so that you all know, and to avoid from being hacked.

 

[Deleted member 178]

RE: MakeUseOf Explains » How Easy Is It To Crack A Wifi Network?

Thank you Backtrack ^^

 

[Nige_40]

RE: MakeUseOf Explains » How Easy Is It To Crack A Wifi Network?

Thank you Backtrack ^^

O yeah thanks for heads up Umbra

 

[treefrog']

RE: MakeUseOf Explains » How Easy Is It To Crack A Wifi Network?

Thank you Backtrack ^^

O yeah thanks for heads up Umbra

it's possible using Reaver on BT to crack WPA2 in hours if you have good signal strength using the WPS vulnerability...

 

[Moose]

WPA! Good Luck! Even with 10 Dic's!

 

[Jack]

Here is an interesting video from Sophos:

 

[Nige_40]

Here is an interesting video from Sophos:

cool thanks Jack. I did see similar on the site I posted on way's to protect you and advice on what not to do or do to help.

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/wpaprotected-wifi-secure-reaver/

towards the end are the tips. ^

 

[Gnosis]

I have a tough password that looks like scrambled eggs. I also use MAC address filtering, IPSec passthrough, PPTP passthrough, L2TP passthrough, and all router firewall options (4 of them). Is that enough?

 

[Nige_40]

I have a tough password that looks like scrambled eggs. I also use MAC address filtering, IPSec passthrough, PPTP passthrough, L2TP passthrough, and all router firewall options (4 of them). Is that enough?

It looks good and good protection.

But if you want to test your system then go to the link near the bottom under Try yourself.

It's your choice. I am not forcing you. > http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/wpaprotected-wifi-secure-reaver/

I don't wish to worry everybody, it's not my thing. I've just advising on what I get.

 

[Gnosis]

I have a shotgun for "wardrivers", so I am not too "worried". LOL

Thanks for the link.

 

[MrXidus]

The Australian Federal Police will drive around neighborhoods looking for homes using WEP connections, If they find them, They knock on the door and tell the owner that they are using a non-secure, out dated security method and will advise them to get a newer modem that has WPA2 or if the current modem they have an option for WPA2, Switch to it.

The last house I lived at had about 3 WEP protected WIFI connections (shown in the available connections in taskbar), The neighbors were all old people (50 - 80+) so would explain it. If I was still living there I would have been a nice neighbor and told them about the risks. I would have got some nice home made cookies in return for sure. Thanks.

 

[Nige_40]

The Australian Federal Police will drive around neighborhoods looking for homes using WEP connections, If they find them, They knock on the door and tell the owner that they are using a non-secure, out dated security method and will advise them to get a newer modem that has WPA2 or if the current modem they have an option for WPA2, Switch to it.

The last house I lived at had about 3 WEP protected WIFI connections (shown in the available connections in taskbar), The neighbors were all old people (50 - 80+) so would explain it. If I was still living there I would have been a nice neighbor and told them about the risks. I would have got some nice home made cookies in return for sure. Thanks.

That's cool info, on what is getting done over there.

 

[Gnosis]

There is another way that might secure a network. I used to use this method:
I set DHCP to exactly the number of computers on the network at my house and left them powered up all the time. Due to limiting "Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol" to 3 users (3 computers) a 4th PC could never hop on the network unless I either shut one of the PC's down or accessed the router and upped DHCP to 4 users.
What do you think? Was that flawed logic on my part to think that it secured my network? I mean, you do have to be able to get on the network to fudge anything, right?

 

[Nige_40]

I don't know sorry. Maybe others members/group leaders etc. may know.

Sorry Zou1

 

[Gnosis]

No problem. Someone will eventually rate my former procedure with constructive criticism.

 

[WinAndLinuxTutorials]

@MX: I get this when using my tablet near my room's window.

Lol just noticed now that I am having an unsecured 4G router near me.

 

[Gnosis]

Unsecured wireless routers have to be a "dime a dozen". Seriously, most people, esp. in America, don't so much as manually access their routers for ANYTHING at all. People at MT have helped me get my head right pertinent to these things.

 

[HeffeD]

Unsecured wireless routers have to be a "dime a dozen". Seriously, most people, esp. in America, don't so much as manually access their routers for ANYTHING at all.

This is why I don't feel overly concerned and take extraordinary steps to ensure my Wi-Fi connection is safe. Sure, I take the normal precautions, but there are just too many wide open networks around to make taking the time to hack mine a worthwhile option.

 

[Gnosis]

The "+3" goes with saying that if you live in a densely populated area, esp. in an apartment complex, you are at much higher risk. That said, you really need to make sure that no one is "accidentally" accessing your network--THAT happens millions of more times than actual illegitimate hacking of wireless networks does. I like to ensure that my neighbors are not unknowingly hogging my bandwidth. I know they all pay the same ISP that I do, so there is no reason for them to do so. Besides, they are all novices anyway. LOL

I use MAC filtering. Only 5 PC's and one phone are allowed to access my network. Other than that I utilize all of Linksys's firewall and encryption options with the exception being WPA2, which appears to be a lost cause anyway if some wardriver actually wants to risk his personal safety by parking in my neighborhood to breach any given router. Everyone is armed to the teeth here.
I also have an ATF agent, an FBI agent, a State Trooper, and two other law enforcement officials for neighbors. The rest are war vets itching for someone to mess with 'em. Then there are some Ulster Scots too. We know about them. LOL

 

[HeffeD]

Only specific MAC addresses are allowed to access my network. Any other connections are refused.