Re: Re: Lock Down Your Wi-Fi or the FBI Might Come Knocking

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That's not surprising. I don't think any of the neighbors would try such a thing, but then I also don't know how far that signal spreads. It was strong enough here inside the house to use their signal if I was so inclined. How easily it can be hacked is why I don't like this rush to wired everything in the house. The push to have everything from the refrigerator to the toaster wirelessly wired to a central home computer sound like a lot of opportunities for trouble. Then there are the wireless "smart" meters on your house that could also be hacked, perhaps from the other side of the planet through the networks. I just think there are plenty of times when plain old mechanical technology or old fashioned dumb solid state electronic would be safer and more reliable than putting computer chips in everything.

According to , a skilled hacker could easily crack such a connection. The thing to worry about, says, is that "weekend hackers" (in other words, those who aren't terribly versed in the practice) could also crack the connection without too much trouble and make off with all sorts of private and confidential information while getting the Wi-Fi owner into loads of trouble.Raven

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said:'I just think there are plenty of times when plain old mechanical technology or old fashioned dumb solid state electronic would be safer and more reliable than putting computer chips in everything.'I agree!My family will not have wireless between our computers, we have cable connecting them, printer, modem etc.I think the average person has little awareness of computer security, legal ramifications etc.

Some one had mentioned using her own lap-top computer at work, and using

a neighboring wireless internet connection, because her office doesn't have wireless, and several employees have to share a computer. A couple

of us told her in no uncertain terms that was a very bad idea, probably

illegal, and if she was going to be technologically innovative, to speak with our general manager.We do have a couple of cordless phones, probably not a good idea to discuss confidential things over them, or even our schedules, if a potential burglar was listening, he/she could know when the house was empty.Some what related, people talk about all sorts of personal things on cell phones in public. Some time ago, I got on a city bus, which was stopped downtown. The driver was talking on his cell phone. He finished that call, then initiated another call, kept yapping as he drove out of down-town. When I got home, I phoned the Transit office to lodge a complaint; Transit does have rules against drivers using a cell phone while the bus is in motion. As I told the official, I had 2 concerns; one was driving safety, and the other was the driver could have set himself up to be stalked, possible identity fraud etc. His conversation was very audible, even to me who was sitting part way down the aisle. He

was discussing his and his wife's mortgage details & setting up an appointment with a specific person at a bank branch. (Us bus passengers may seem self absorbed or 'in cloud cuckoo land' while riding, BUT I am not the only one who over hears things without planning to)rl

'My cat Rusty is a servant of the Living God....'adapted from a poem by SmartTo: FAMSecretSociety Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 3:38:12 AMSubject: Re: Re: Lock Down Your Wi-Fi or the FBI Might Come Knocking

That's not surprising. I don't think any of the neighbors would try such a thing, but then I also don't know how far that signal spreads. It was strong enough here inside the house to use their signal if I was so inclined. How easily it can be hacked is why I don't like this rush to wired everything in the house. The push to have everything from the refrigerator to the toaster wirelessly wired to a central home computer sound like a lot of opportunities for trouble. Then there are the wireless "smart" meters on your house that could also be hacked, perhaps from the other side of the planet through the networks. I just think there are plenty of times when plain old mechanical technology or old fashioned dumb solid state electronic would be safer and more reliable than putting computer chips in everything.

According to , a skilled hacker could easily crack such a connection. The thing to worry about, says, is that "weekend hackers" (in other words, those who aren't terribly versed in the practice) could also crack the connection without too much trouble and make off with all sorts of private and confidential information while getting the Wi-Fi owner into loads of trouble.Raven