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__CMC__
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 Posted - 2007/08/27 : 10:38:08
Ok so in my "play room" i have got my decks setup along with my laptop, however i also have a desktop and an XBOX 360.
My wireless router has been causing lots of trouble and finaly decide to stop working, i ordered a new one just 5 mins ago:)
However when i switched my laptop on (the etehrnet is plugged in to the desktop) it scanned for wireless networks, now one of my neighbours has his setup with no password so i was online on his connection playing some poker:P
Question is as i am was using his connection would he have been able to tell what i was doing?
I know he would be able to tell me mac address but would he have been able to tell what i was websites i was looking at and where i was downloading data from?
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whispering
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Posted - 2007/08/27 : 11:21:58
If you have 2 computers, can you tell what the other computer is browsing? Not really knowing anything, but i would asume, yes if you hack into it, or have a computer before the router gos to net that scans the traffic, i think it could be done
But i highly doubt a person that doesnt even secure the line knows how to do any of that.
Also, i hate WLAN. Its crap, too much hassle and not really secure. LAN is much better.
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Edited by - whispering on 2007/08/27 11:22:48 |
__CMC__
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Posted - 2007/08/27 : 11:48:25
Yeah i was thinking the same if he can't secure it what the chances of him being able to tell what i am doing.
Was just curious to know if there was an easier way then hack my machine or install a trojen or what ever.
Until my new router comes i will be making good use of his connection:) I hate p[laying teh poker when not comfy but i would hate even more for him to be able to snake me out of my winnings!
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whispering
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Posted - 2007/08/27 : 12:00:54
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Originally posted by __CMC__:
Until my new router comes i will be making good use of his connection:) I hate p[laying teh poker when not comfy but i would hate even more for him to be able to snake me out of my winnings!
I would assume your poker sites (if legit) use at least 128bit encryption? (All banks, good online stores etc use encryption)
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kathryn
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Posted - 2007/08/27 : 12:21:19
quote:
Originally posted by __CMC__:
Ok so in my "play room" i have got my decks setup along with my laptop, however i also have a desktop and an XBOX 360.
My wireless router has been causing lots of trouble and finaly decide to stop working, i ordered a new one just 5 mins ago:)
However when i switched my laptop on (the etehrnet is plugged in to the desktop) it scanned for wireless networks, now one of my neighbours has his setup with no password so i was online on his connection playing some poker:P
Question is as i am was using his connection would he have been able to tell what i was doing?
I know he would be able to tell me mac address but would he have been able to tell what i was websites i was looking at and where i was downloading data from?
I know he would be able to tell me mac address but would he have been able to tell what i was websites i was looking at and where i was downloading data from?
you got something to hide?
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Edited by - kathryn on 2007/08/27 12:28:36 |
__CMC__
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Posted - 2007/08/27 : 13:09:18
off course:P
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DarrenJ
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Posted - 2007/08/27 : 13:19:04
depends if he is using software, or just running the router as is
also got to watch out if they are over 40, as they might be daft/average person with a expensive connection and low download limit
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__CMC__
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Posted - 2007/08/27 : 13:55:47
just playing poker and not really downloading, i use my desktop for that!
the thing is i do alot of my work on the laptop and with the logging on to the company email server was the thing that worried me a bit. I just wanted to make sure that he could not see what i was looking at.
Heres a question for all you hackers out there, is there any program similar to a key logger that could be installed on his machine that would pick up any passwords or so that i typed or as i have a firewall would i be alerted to this activity, i am 100% sure there is no virus or trojen on my machine.
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