i used to have free internet access from an unsecured wireless network, and now it has security.
is it possible to hack into the network as an average computer user? I have a powerbook and i was just wondering if it was easy or if there are any applications written to do it?
(note, i already have a new internet connection thus won't actually do it, i was just wondering if its possible by an average person and not a techy, as i've just put security onto my network as well)
2006-09-13 04:59:24 · 9 answers · asked by muppet 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
WEP is easily hackable. It is low security, basic protection. You'll find planty of site that will explain how to find the passphrase.
So if you want to protect your network, go with a WPA or WPA2 key
2006-09-13 05:09:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, WEP is actually easy to hack. The key code is send frequently, and it only takes a couple of programs and a little patience to hack.
WPA is better security to use for wireless, and I always use MAC address control and I don't broadcast the access point SID either. It makes it a little harder to get in.
2006-09-13 05:11:16 · answer #2 · answered by Ben 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are quite a few Linux applications that can analyse the data streams and reveal the key for WEP. I haven't seen any Windows software that can achieve this, maybe someone will point to a site for the software.
WPA is much more secure, combine it with MAC address filtering, and it would be near impossible to get to your router.
2006-09-13 06:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not hard, search for some Linux tools. I'm not going to tell you how or what to look for.
WEP is easliy hackable like the other answer, just need a bit of time.
2006-09-14 00:41:57 · answer #4 · answered by xBoss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
particular yet risk is that considering that your asking, whether you have been informed, you will possibly nevertheless lack the understanding and adventure to execute it. i visit notice that WEP remains susceptible. merely purchase your cyber web now, or circulate to a eating place like starbucks.
2016-10-14 23:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by mctaggart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing in the world is fool-proof, hack-proof or totally secure.
2006-09-13 05:12:27 · answer #6 · answered by Ken G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I should imagine
2006-09-14 06:49:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want the interanet pay for it yourself you low-life by hacking some-one interanet connection you are steliing from theme
2006-09-13 05:24:55 · answer #8 · answered by a 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
well I'm glad you are paying for your own now.
2006-09-16 21:20:58 · answer #9 · answered by wizard 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋