WiFi Hack

With present WiFi internet connectivity, people have either lost their personal information to hackers or have gained access to the wireless networks which are not theirs. This has been the way for wireless fidelity for internet connectivity, and would perhaps continue to be just so... unless the people themselves make safe their wireless networks with special software or hardware. All a hacker needs is go around a certain area armed with a portable computer and hacker technical stuff, then off he goes with card numbers, personal e-mails, and lots of damages!

This seems to be the trend for hacking into personal wireless networks: the hacker gets into a car, drives around for about an hour or two, gets a notebook and screening equipment, then goes off with a handful of financial information! Not to mention personal information aside from bank accounts, such as personal e-mails, documents, various files, etc. I don't understand why this still continues to be a problem even though I see the advances of technology with all these high-tech electronic equipment everywhere!

For the record, at least 5 persons have been arrested for WiFi hacking for the past 3 weeks. The situation would perhaps escalate unless a move by both the wireless internet providers and the WiFi users is made. The WiFi providers would have to create options for its clients such as special software and hardware to fend off hacker attacks and maybe have at least an 80% chance of full protection. The users, on the other hand, would have to learn and be familiarized with their personal networks and its security. This would very well be the remaining 20% of the full way to security from WiFi hacks!

Security has always been an issue ever since people have been unplugging and going wireless, which makes the whole hacking process even harder to trace and much easier to do. Because of high-tech communications technologies, which paved the way for wireless connectivity, hacking other people's wireless networks are illegal, but an illegal activity has enough room for about a handful more of illegalities, at least that's what I have to say. And, with this, a man from Florida used his hacking capabilities to steal time on his neighbour's wireless network, in which he also used the access he had to steal the bank account of his unknowing neighbor and get himself some porn in the process.

Sick as he was, this man was arrested because he made a huge stupid move - he bought some sex playthings or objects and addressed it to be delivered to his house! Talk about cheap: this man not only stole access to his neighbor's wireless connectivity, nor did he only then stole his neighbor's bank account information, but he also didn't have any self-respect whatsoever! He used his hacking knowledge on something as cheap as a one-time deal for porn, thus the birth of porn hacking!

He was caught immediately after the information on the deliveries made to his home. When police came in with a search warrant, they found an antenna, disguised as an HDTV antenna, on the roof of his house. Police said that this antenna was used so as for the man to have stronger and clearer reception signals of his neighbor's wireless network.

I just moved in to this new neighborhood, and immediately applied for internet connectivity. To my utter disbelief, the internet providers in the area told me that I would be getting a fast internet connection no less than two weeks upon application for one, and this made my tummy churn - for how would I, an information addict, survive without information access in two weeks? This drastic situation calls for equally drastic measures, be it legal or illegal, so I went on my way to find a network in the neighborhood in which to ride on, free as a bird, just for the time being, I guess, which would make it a lesser evil deed.

I scanned the immediate area for an internet network to ride on, and came across this place wherein it had wireless internet connectivity capabilities. This nagging thought came into play: I was told not to ride on to other people's networks without permission, but everyone who told me this did this, too! So I used my computer to do this, for computers are much like mobile phones, and wireless connections ride on about the same wavelengths as do cellular networks.

Then, after making a list of possible sources, I looked for one which didn't have a password log-on. I knew the one I needed 'cause it had a certain name for a default network which didn't have a log-on password. I also took note of some of the networks which probably had default passwords for its log-on password, and I immediately got hooked up with the first one I tried - for my computer's IP address changed after I tried connecting to the network, thus making my wireless network stealing venture a successful one!

Rob Flickenger and his friends, on a slow March 2003 night at Sebastopol, were hunched up together and discussing things over coffee. Rob wanted to have a fast internet connection, but not just a fast one - he wanted fast wireless access on this coffee joint! This is how they did it just by using an AP and a socket for a lamplight bulb hanging atop their heads during that time.

The package involved an AP about the size of a common light bulb, only larger, but the first problem with this is getting access to the socket without using CAT5. They were facing a formidable problem, but this did not stop them to fulfill their dreams of providing wireless fidelity network access to this place, a place which was seldom closed and always open for guys like them. With a spot like this, its like having a dream honeymoon with WiFi on the best scenic spots in romantic France!

Then the solution came to them as if it were a light - no, not a light, but THE light! Powerline Ethernet and Siemens' SpeedStream series, these were the components of that light spectrum which came to them from the heavens above, and the latter was the reason for packaging an AP with the size of a light bulb so as to fit in a socket for, yes, light bulbs as being virtually attainable! Plus, the wireless network goes directly across and straight to the AC power, thus a Powerline Ethernet adapter located in the same power circuit could easily provide wireless network access to any number of ACs plugged to the remaining sockets!

As prominent as wireless internet connection is, so are the incidences of hacking. These days, since these kinds of technologies have become largely available to the masses, information has been disseminated more about the disadvantages or the cons of using such technologies. I could not help but think how lucky we are now that we are more aware of such things, as opposed to say, three years ago.

In fact, about a couple of years ago, a WiFi hacking occurrence happened which involved one of the chain home living stores in America. Ever heard of Lowe's hacking? If not, well, you might have just been getting around to purchasing a WiFi system at that time and thus, are not yet familiar with all the gizmos and techno hooplas. In short, you didn't care enough yet. Well, anyway, according to reports, three teens stumbled upon Lowe's unsecure wireless system while looking for WiFi hotspot. Then, they came up with this ingenious plan to rob Lowe's customers of their credit card numbers through WiFi hacking, just sitting inside their parked cars with their laptops and antenna.

Amazing, right? Only they were caught and thus incriminated by the state's computer crime act. Ding! Busted! I actually think it's kind of funny because just when they think they can get away with such unlawfulness using WiFi, the same technology also enabled authorities to track them down. Technology is indeed all a matter of trial and error.

I am sure that hackers drive you mad. They are well aware of the illegal WiFi phishing they do to our networks, and yet, they seem to have no plan to stop. What scares us a lot is the fact that these hackers do not only intend to cause much trouble, but create worldwide, wireless chaos.

To be able to achieve the fastest internet access, our systems and the networks we are connected to must literally be clean of any impurities. If such scenario is achieved, then the road heading to websites will be smooth and clear. However, when worse becomes worst, if our systems will not be slightly infected, they will be totally blocked. There goes the waste of time and money. But, there are still ways to prevent these from happening. But, unfortunately, there is no guarantee for a cure.

Computers with high standard systems like those with Windows XP are not even guaranteed complete assurance that with the version and high standard features they have, they are well protected. Wireless Fidelity hacking is really a problem difficult to solve. What is left for us to do is to keep a steady watch over these criminals because if not, we will definitely suffer financial losses.

Wireless fidelity or WiFi is one of the best technologies ever invented in the computer history. Imagine connecting to the world with invisible wires, and yet having the fastest internet access that guarantees accuracy in just a click on the mouse.

WiFi requires protection just like your ordinary phone connection, and this defense mechanism is not found in firewall softwares or local anti-virus programs. The vulnerability of computers to illegal invasion and even file theft lead to the creation of wifi security programs.

McAfee is now offering a helping hand and an effective solution to your security problems. The company was able to develop what it calls the WiFi home network security. The product automatically protects personal computers against file theft and groundless network access with just a click on the menus. It ensures tight guarding of files and identification by encoding the exclusive data while it is delivered over the WiFi and automatically obstructs hackers so they will have no chance of accessing the network it serves. This powerful and reliable security can serve up to five wireless personal computers. It is compatible with Windows XP, ME, 2000, and 98.

Getting wireless wired or WiFi-enabled may not be beneficial at all times. While it is true that you can indeed get rid of wires, it does not necessarily follow that you are not vulnerable of getting wirelessly hacked. How does a WiFI hack take place?

WiFi hacks, without a doubt, are growing and getting bigger. Many internet users are totally unaware of some measures that will shield them from hacks. Besides, since the wireless thing is such a latest craze among the modern societies, more and more people have adopted this mode of communication. This trend actually has contributed to the occurrence of hacks.

Because of its increasing popularity, the WiFi or wireless networking is very much prone to wireless hacks. The ambiguity of WiFi or wireless security measures is one factor which can be attributed to this problem. At times, even wired connections can be affected. It happens due to bulk amount of voice signals which must transmitted to and from the system. A huge number of users are responsible for the excessive loads of data thereby resulting to traffic, interruption, and invasion of hackers. Since there is no sufficient number of WiFi hotspots, certain complications may occur. Therefore, in order to enjoy wireless connection at its best, acquaint yourself with the security measures well and make sure you are within the range of the system's network coverage.

The demand for mobility and Internet connection led to the development of wireless network or WiFi. WiFi technology is simply computer networking without the inconvenience of wires. Computers communicate via radio signals in the 2.4 GHz frequency. WiFi is assigned under the IEEE 802.11 specification. WiFi is admittedly still in the development stage. WiFi connections, like wired connections, are also vulnerable to hacks but only to a relatively limited extent. This is owed to the fact that WiFi connections are sometimes transitory. Nonetheless, WiFi signals may be threatened by radio jamming and interception.

The connection of computers world-wide into one global network created a problem in computer security and privacy. Hackers located in any country can access a remote computer halfway around the globe.

Companies and individuals may suffer financial loses as well as frustrations because of vandalistic or “for-gain” hacking. The new technology of wireless Internet is also vulnerable to hacking. However, the main advantage is that computers utilizing wireless or Wi-Fi technology is ironically less vulnerable compared to wired Internet; this is because of the continually changing encryptions of Wi-Fi signals.

The demand for mobility and Internet connection led to the development of wireless network or WiFi. WiFi technology is simply computer networking without the inconvenience of wires. Computers communicate using radio signals in the 2.4 GHz frequency. WiFi is assigned under the IEEE 802.11 specification.

WiFi is admittedly still in the development stage. WiFi connections, like wired connections, are also vulnerable to hacks but only to a relatively limited extent. This is owed to the fact that WiFi connections are sometimes transitory. Nonetheless, WiFi signals may be threatened by radio jamming and interception.

Technological advancement in today’s modern world can be best defined in terms of miniaturization, mobility and integration of different devices into one multi-functional device. New generation PDAs and cellphones,
for instance, are virtually interchangeable.

omputers are shrunk into hand-held versions and Internet connectivity is not anymore limited by wires of the telephone lines. Digital exploration can now be done using WiFi systems. Since WiFi systems are operated using radio waves, they are vulnerable to frequency interceptions and jamming which may affect communication and transaction privacy of users.

The WiFi system is more vulnerable to attacks than cable or telephone line connections. The use of WiFi technology is becoming increasingly common in populated places other than residential subdivisions. University campuses, corporations, airports, apartment buildings and coffee shops are now commonly equipped with WiFi technology. This popularity exposes the WiFi sytem to certain problems such as jamming due to high user traffic, interception, and intrusion by hackers. Interruption of service may also become common due to limited accessibility of WiFi systems.