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2011-08-15 -Lurid Crime Tales-

New Device Allows Police To Analyze WiFi Signals To Identify Illegal Information

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Posted by Anonymoose 2011-08-15 09:03|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 Let me guess...

Someone has come up with a bit of kit (probably expensive) that does the same job of finding a wi-fi users MAC address (as a small PC with a packet sniffer).

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2011-08-15 10:01|| 2011-08-15 10:01|| Front Page Top

#2 In vaguely related news, based on DHS recommendations, the LAPD now has a policy authorizing police interrogation on observing photography "with no apparent esthetic value". Without defining what "esthetic value" means.

Posted by Anonymoose 2011-08-15 11:28|| 2011-08-15 11:28|| Front Page Top

#3 After detecting others trying to access my home Wifi, I moved on to this system recommended by the Intaprof. It works for me and provides physical security against intrusion.

Posted by Procopius2k 2011-08-15 11:36|| 2011-08-15 11:36|| Front Page Top

#4 Looks like they can't even spell "aesthetic", moose...

Posted by mojo 2011-08-15 11:48|| 2011-08-15 11:48|| Front Page Top

#5 They probably spent millions for something I downloaded last year for free. It's called Backtrack. Also Cain and able - both do the same thing as aircheck.

I had the ability to do this a year ago. Makes me wonder how far behind LEO is with this stuff.

Posted by newc 2011-08-15 11:55|| 2011-08-15 11:55|| Front Page Top

#6 Another handy thins is M0nowall, Procopius2k. It's awesome!

Posted by newc 2011-08-15 11:57|| 2011-08-15 11:57|| Front Page Top

#7 May I assume that if I'm using WPA2 with a robust password that my home WiFi network is secure?

Posted by Steve White 2011-08-15 17:29|| 2011-08-15 17:29|| Front Page Top

#8 May I assume that if I'm using WPA2 with a robust password that my home WiFi network is secure?

I told a customer once that wireless networks are inherently insecure because the data packets being transmitted are over the airwaves, and anyone can grab them with the right equipment, and if they can grab your data, encrypted or not, they can crack it.

I bet what this Aircheck product does is just that: grabs the data being transmitted, cracks the data headers just enough to grab the gateway outbound interface IP and the NIC code of the interface, and then attempts to guess the inside gateway IP. From there it's a simple scan to map out the network...

Posted by badanov 2011-08-15 17:48|| http://www.freefirezone.org 2011-08-15 17:48|| Front Page Top

#9 You may not assume.

However, your network is only as secure as the hacker thinks it is worth his time.

Which for 99% of wireless users with the best security is a resounding "not worth it". Too much effort for not enough reward.

Posted by DarthVader 2011-08-15 20:21|| 2011-08-15 20:21|| Front Page Top

#10 Couple the WPA2 encryption with a MAC filter on the AP. Only allow known MACs to attach.

Posted by mojo 2011-08-15 21:12|| 2011-08-15 21:12|| Front Page Top

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