Unless it was "Security is nothing...if someone is motivated enough to get it, they will..." which was clear enough.Originally Posted by Video Head
The rest of the story didn't make much sense to me though, which is what I commented on.
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You didn't try Kismet, did you?
Here's a tutorial to get you started: http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials/article.php/3595531
It would take a "determined hacker" two minutes.
You gain nothing over simply using a strong WPA password.
You can hide from people who aren't a threat anyway -- as you say, all you've done is make it hard for legitimate users to log on. -
Originally Posted by AlanHK
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Originally Posted by Video Head
And while not at having a car here, the concept is not "foreign" to me. Just your story had no basis in reality.
I suggest just saying what you mean rather than giving extended fables.
And as for the pompous "We were mearly providing the OP with the knowledge.... You brought forth no solutions, just cynical criticism", well, not true and offensive. I said that a good WPA password was a more than reasonable level of security, while pointing out that messing around with the SSID is just a waste of time, causing hassles to normal software, while not impeding hackers. Sorry if hearing that damages anyone's self esteem.
Actually, in security matters, you really should cultivate a cynical and critical frame of mind. -
Originally Posted by minidv2dvd
I just turn off the access point except when I'm running a laptop.
Though I'm pretty sure that a hacker couldn't get into my router via wifi.
I would upgrade and harden this if I was, say on a main street or a campus.
I know the risks I'm running, I just wanted to be sure you did.
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