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KRACK unpatched routers are not safe to use in wireless-client and WISP modes? [duplicate]
How the KRACK attack destroys nearly all Wi-Fi security
arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/10/how-the-krack-attack-destroys-nearly-all-wi-fi-security/
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How to lock my computer through incoming connection directly into my computer
Im on a macbook yosemite, I usually get connected to internet through my landlord's wifi connection. How can I make sure that he cannot see or access my files in my computer (in Shared section of my ...
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Close Ports - Which ones and how?
I am wanting to close ports, to stop myself from been vulnerable to attacks/exploits
What would be the best way to locate open ports on my computer and closing them to prevent such activities?
Thanks
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Is having all wireless devices (both visitors and home users) use a guest wireless SSID a bad idea?
I'm reluctant to have any wireless devices with visibility into my home LAN systems (PCs / home servers). So I was thinking of having all wireless devices use the guest SSID. Is this a bad idea? I don'...
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wifi cracking WEP with macbook vmware and backtrack 5r1 [closed]
Im trying to crack the WEP on my personal router. I have a macbook with osx lion airport extreme that has backtrack 5 in a VM. I have heard of kismac but currently it doesn't work well with lion. What ...
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Wifi Security Vs Authentication Vs Encryption
While configuring a TPL Wi-Fi Access Point I found out that there are three similar parameters in it which need to be set to make it work properly. If these parameters are not set correctly then some ...
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Can my pc be hacked through a wireless keyboard / mouse dongle?
I have a pc not connected to the internet (to keep my files totally secure). Could the hard drive of my pc be accessed through a usb dongle used wirelessly to connect a mouse and keyboard?
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Evil Twin Access Point? Am I being hacked? Two identical wifi routers
I have noticed that when I go to connect to my wifi on my home network, a new Wifi appeared with identical signal strength but with the addition of the number 2 in the wifi name. Both are encrypted ...
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Can my employer track files if I copy files saved in my computer to my local network storage?
Can my employer track files if I copy files saved in my computer to my local network storage.
I'm working at home so I'm using my own local WiFi. I also don't think my computer has VPN on my computer.
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Do I need to set a wifi password if I live on large property? [closed]
To reach my wifi, an intruder would need to enter a fence and sit next to the house. It seems unlikely, so I'm getting pushback from my housemates.
Does not entering a password potentially make it ...
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Is there an unknown iPhone trying to access my computer wirelessly?
My Mac asked me "Do you want to allow this computer to access information on "maria's iPhone"? I don't a maria -- is there any explanation for this? Could this pop up if someone tries to access it ...
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Why are wireless not secure? [closed]
I would like to ask Why are wireless networks not considered secure despite the presence of some safeguards such as encryption, reliability, SSID, use VPN, and integrity?
thank you.
