I was just curious b/c every time i use my wireless lan and find an access point it says that others may see information i send on that network. so does that mean that they will have my pc ip address and know what web sites i visit.
2006-09-16 10:30:36 · 13 answers · asked by cybernija47 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
the average chowder head isn't going to bust into your machine but it can be done.
2006-09-16 10:32:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes they certainly can. Besides that there are some really nice tricks bad people can play with unsecured networks, that the firewall mentioned won't help.
Remember that you are transmitting, and that can be picked up by any receiver in the area. So with the right equipment/software someone can see everything you type.
If your going to use this kind of network get the firewall to try to prevent them attacking your computer directly, and be VERY careful of what you send out. If you are use VPN or a secure web site then the conversation is encrypted, but most other times it is not.
2006-09-16 11:39:25 · answer #2 · answered by Bulk O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let me give a complete answer.the message which you've seen is a note that your operating system (windows) send for you and purpose is you to know your information might be in reach of other
people and it doesn't mean that you've been hacked . also there
is a check box that you can say to windows not to show you that
message again.
but about network :
basically any network or website which you are a member of it
has a data base and a program which is written by some programmers is running and in fact you are working with that program and when you upload a file or send information for a site or on a network this program send this information to database.
but how hackers might access this information?
if the program which send information to data base doesn't be
a secure program hackers can find a way to data base and so
your information and in fact all information in data base will be
available for hackers.
explaining how can hacker do this need more time.
I think I could answer your question and hope these information to be helpful.
2006-09-16 10:56:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read this Kim Komando article in USA Today.
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/kimkomando/2006-09-14-secure-wireless-network_x.htm
2006-09-16 10:46:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a possibility. An unsecured wireless network sends information in clear text which hacksers can intercept and use.
2006-09-16 10:33:42 · answer #5 · answered by worldneverchanges 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dr house is an idiot you dont need software to break into someone's wireless pc. So yes to answer your question i would place a firewall and a good one if you use wireless. dont use 2 of them thinking that will give you double protection as that will only cause difficulties later.
good luck
2006-09-16 10:37:39 · answer #6 · answered by twism 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 19:16:51 · answer #7 · answered by start 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some who will pick up on your unsecured network.. Sleazy people, hackers and want to be greats. Heck any kid can hack. I wouldn't worry about it too much, most of these hackers are just pimpled faced kids who couldn't get a date if their life depended on it;
Hackers are losers! Social rejects, want to bes
2006-09-16 10:34:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's possible for someone to hack into your computer even if you have a secured network but it's much harder. Just be careful where you go.
2006-09-16 10:33:42 · answer #9 · answered by Shadow-X 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anything is possible when you forget about security. Think of it as driving with your eyes closed!
Have fun but be safe!
2006-09-16 10:36:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes if they have the proper software. They can also view your personal files if you have file sharing enabled!
2006-09-16 10:32:48 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋