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Re: [LUG] Hackers ability to access WiFi exposed

 

I have a 1000mW wi-fi card and 21dBi directional dish antenna. When I
can see the house,
I'm fairly certain, I can monitor your wi-fi.

Regards,
Jaan

On Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 7:56 PM, Julian Hall <linux@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>  On 15/10/2010 19:26, Jaan Janesmae wrote:
>>
>> seems like the list is fixed now .... anyhow ...
>>
>> I'd say nearly 90% of all wi-fi networks are at risk being hacked.
>> WEP is not even a challenge anymore and WPA/WPA2 is also
>> cracked wide open with the help of some good rainbow tables.
>>
>> Of course back in the day when I used to live in the UK I happened
>> to do some wardriving and found at least 20 or so open wi-fi networks
>> by just going down the road a bit (1/4 mile or so).
>>
>> If you need a safe(r) network, then disable any wireless routers and
>> use cable instead. If you do not care, use wi-fi networks.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Jaan
>
> There is of course the scenario where you may live in a house set back far
> enough from the road that the WiFi won't reach that far.. mine won't.  I'm
> *not* saying we have massive grounds.. more a combination of house set back
> a bit, plus poor WiFi range :)
>
> Julian
>
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