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- Investigate WarDriving and wireless penetration testing with OS X
- When people think of WarDriving and attacking wireless networks, Linux is usually the first OS that comes to mind. While there are excellent tools available for Linux, there are also several outstanding tools for the wireless hacker available for OS X. In this sample chapter from ...
- Tags: Tool, WarDriving, Chapter Coverage, Apple Mac OS X, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS
- Book chapters 2007-03-13
- War Driving - Legal or Not
- War Driving - Legal or NotI've read all of the posts, and I still find it amazing that there is even a question asked here. The answer is VERY simple. War Driving is illegal if and only if you are attempting to bypass a password, WEP key or similar device...
- Tags: al@..., authorized netowrk access, network, networking, password, SSID, War Driving, War-driving, wep, wep encryption, wireless, wireless network
- Discussion threads 2006-01-05
- Wardriving - Legal or not?
- Wardriving - Legal or not?Has the law caught up with Technology yet?In a recent discussion telling dumb user stories, I had a handful of members jump me because I had used someones WiFi connection for a few days for email and a quick TR fix.Some claimed anyone doing this is...
- Tags: access point, computer, jd-quick (formerly clyde), jdclyde, law, networking, open access point, theft, wardriving, wifi
- Discussion threads 2005-12-10
- 'Wardriving' conviction is first under Can-Spam
- Are you confident that your WLAN couldn't be compromised like this?What security measures do you have in place on your WLAN?wrong convictionhe was convicted of spamming; not wardriving.I depend on Tech Republic to get the facts straight; not botch them for sensationalism.To be clear:"A Southern California man pleaded guilty to...
- Tags: CAN-SPAM Act, conviction, Jason Hiner, spamming, Wardriving
- Discussion threads 2004-10-06
Additional Resources
- WarDrive: Investigate and defend the security of wireless networking
- As more and more wireless networks are deployed, the need to secure them increases. Enter WarDriving, an effort to educate wireless-network users about the insecurities associated with wireless networking. In brief, WarDriving is the act of moving around a specific area and mapping the population of wireless access...
- Tags: Security, Network, Wireless Networking, WarDrive, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- Book chapters 2006-12-06
- Map your WarDrive with these two popular mapping applications
- When WarDriving to test and analyze the security of a particular wireless network, one of the best things you can do is to map out your results. Maps generated from a WarDrive are very beneficial for identifying the correct WLAN of your target and for determining the maximum...
- Tags: Chapter, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Linux, Operating Systems, Software
- Book chapters 2007-01-24
- Webcomic: Next-generation wardriving
- Autoconfig utilities + artificial intelligence = DOOM! As expected, xkcd explains why. by Jay Garmon
- Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Utility, Jay Garmon
- Blog posts 2008-05-28
- Help accesing internet with laptod internal card
- I can't access the internet with my laptop internal card, I do not have an ISP but I have been able to connect with the wireless networks until just yesterday and now I can't. Can someone tell me what settings I can check, etc to remedy this problem. ...
- Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, davidmootz@..., Internet Service Provider, Internet
- Discussion threads 2007-09-28
- Homade Satellite Connection (possible?)
- I find the most difficult part of my interest and motivation to build a satellite connection is the lack of material specific to this topic. I am getting a satellite next week. What are the possibilities? The only thing out there that I found to be decent was this book;...
- Tags: Wireless LANs, Network technology, WIRELESS, satellite, Wi-Fi, satellite connection, dish
- Discussion threads 2005-06-08
- Wireless Protocols
- It's a wonder that no one thought to build into the protocols a mechanism for signifying a WAP as public or private. Since the protocol was intended for both uses, I'm curious as to why this was not incorporated. Anyone have any knowledge about this?WardrivingI'm sure that most...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, Network security, Wireless LANs, wireless, designation
- Discussion threads 2005-01-28
- IT Security, Privacy, Use and the Law
- blog rootIT Security, Privacy, Use and the Law - Wardriving etc..Blog to Dicussing the field of IT Security, Privacy, Use and the Law as it pertains to both Business and the General Consumer. This is one of the hottest topics of the day. The question often asked is "Has the...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, IT security, Matthew Yurksaitis, information technology, computer, computer service, computer crime
- Discussion threads 2005-12-30
- 'Wardriving' conviction is first under Can-Spam
- Stay on top of the latest tech news with our free IT News Digest newsletter, delivered each weekday. Automatically sign up today!By ...
- Tags: Spam, Wi-Fi, Viruses and worms, Nicholas Tombros, CAN-SPAM Act, security, conviction, wireless, network
- Technical articles 2004-10-06
- More about wireless and "wardriving"
- More about wireless and "wardriving"I set up a wireless connection in my home about a year ago. When I first set it up, I didn't really secure it in anyway and there were no other wireless connections in the area. But then someone else in the neighborhood set...
- Tags: access point, geekchic, home wireless, networking, open access, open access point, protection, wifi, wireless
- Discussion threads 2005-12-27
- public WiFi access?
- I am a newbie to wireless, but not to computing or law. I visited Circuit City and browsed their laptops to find a replacement for the 486 laptop. They had no laptops there without wireless capability. All I really needed was a dial up connection. Laptop/Notebook...
- Tags: connection opportunity, HotSpot, laptop computer, networking, RF signal, superc@..., Wi-Fi, wireless
- Discussion threads 2005-02-27
- When will TR fix the "Search" option?
- There was a time that you could use a function on TR that was real cool. It was called a "search". With this "search", you could actually "search" TR for topics, you could "search" based on a members ID, or even "search" for a specific discussion if you...
- Tags: jdclyde, search, find, lost, found, feedback, jd-quick (formerly clyde)
- Discussion threads 2006-04-17
- Security and wireless connectivity
- How can I make wireless safer? What can one do besides not having wireless at all...thankssimpleclose the access to private not public.use secure connections,if suported use encrypted connections.the three things to secure wireless.Build Up The LayersStart with the basics, turn of broadcast the SSID, then make sure your power settings...
- Tags: errin.johnson@..., Mac Filtering, networking, password, security, Wi-Fi, wireless
- Discussion threads 2005-02-05
- Apple and McAfee release major security updates
- Apple Computer has released a major security update that patches 26 flaws. Meanwhile McAfee has released an update to patch holes in its own security software. John McCormick has the details about these and other security issues in this edition of the IT Locksmith. Apple has fixed a slew...
- Tags: McAfee Inc., Apple Inc., John McCormick, Patches, security, software, vulnerability, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Security Software
- Technical articles 2006-08-07
- Is there such a thing as a secure wireless network for a home LAN?
- I keep reading comments criticizing inadequately protected Access Points as though they are common. This seems to presume the need for some technical understanding for a properly configured Wi-Fi setup and that naturally gives me concern that my home wireless setup is vulnerable. I simply opened the manual &...
- Tags: firewall, wireless, pre shared key, wifi ssecurity, home lan, Poordirtfarmer, networking, D-link DI-624, network, Wi-Fi, wireless network, Internet
- Discussion threads 2006-09-05
- IP CONFLICT
- Hi, tech people.I manage a Wireless ISP.I have clients with outdoor wireless unit and his PC wired to it.The PCs have an 192.168.x.2 IP and the wireless unit a 192.168.x.254 IP.The x is diferent for each client, of course.I have a Redhat 9 linux system doing NAT and PROXY between...
- Tags: DHCP, IP, IP address, it management, jrubi@..., LAN, PC
- Q&A 2004-12-20
- Major Wi-Fi Security Crisis Looming...
- There's a storm brewing, and although we have only seen the first signs, she's gonna be a whopper! I'm talking about what I call the "Wi-Fi Security Crisis", and if you don't know what it is, better read on...Q: Would you let a terrorist walk in off the street and...
- Tags: WIRELESS, Marty R. Milette, Wi-Fi security, access point, HotSpot, Wi-Fi
- Discussion threads 2007-04-28
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