Like Roland I am currently hacked by on my Wireless network.
My friend told me not to bother because the hacker probably
re-do a a full PC restore system after each hack and even if he was found there will be no proof it is him. Is that true that if he hacks my network and reinstall his OS he eliminates all the traces?
2007-09-12 12:42:43 · 3 answers · asked by fredasita 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I am not talking about hacking my Pc I am talking about hacking my network resources(Wireless Router) Using it for free.
2007-09-12 13:03:23 · update #1
Reporting WHOM?? I don't know who is hacking me.
2007-09-12 13:22:07 · update #2
It is your fault for not running encryption. Set it up now. And don't tell anyone the key. The person stealing your connection is unlikely to clear his machine, so you could report it to the authorities. It might be a good idea to do so, in case they are using your connection for more serious illegal purposes. If it gets traced it is your door they will come banging on and your equipment they will confiscate.
2007-09-12 13:14:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why does everyone around here misuse the word hacker?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hack_%28technology%29
Whatever, I get the point.
Well, for that word. I am a little confused about what you mean when you say you were "hacked". You seemed to have failed to give any details.
I will say this: There is absolutely no way to completely cover your tracks on a computer. Anyone gaining illegal access to your machine did leave some trail, and if they did anything serious it is worth reporting to the police.
2007-09-12 12:50:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very easy to protect yourself, all routers are built with security for your wireless. ENABLE IT! I am sure you lock your house and your car! If you use WPA/TKIP etc it is very hard to "hack". If you use WEP (well it isn't so difficult) but either of them is much safer than an open system.
Visit your router manufacturers website for details. Its easy, takes about two minutes and stops illegal use.
When you use security you also have the advantage of having your DATA protected as non-secured routers send everything in readable form! Anyone who can "see" the signal can steal passwords, usernames, anything you send.
Here is a great article on why you want SECURED wireless.
http://www.infoworld.com/article/07/08/01/Web-apps-over-Wi-Fi-put-data-at-risk_1.html?source=NLC-WIR&cgd=2007-08-02
So just secure your system and don't worry about anyone "stealing" service.
By the way, using an open system, even though it is open, is illegal and can cause large fines and jail time!
Here is a list of the State Laws
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/lis/cip/hacklaw.htm
2007-09-12 13:15:41 · answer #3 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋