[ale] Network intrusion

[walter Sams]

I think wireless is great---on paper--- and for telephones
But for computers one does not need to introduce one more way for 3rd
parties to interfere with or eavesdrop on your work.  Dump the wireless
Bob is correct.

On Thu, 2003-11-20 at 19:24, Bob Toxen wrote:
> Tell your roommate to run an Ethernet cable and sell your wireless equipment
> on eBay.
> 
> Bob Toxen
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> On Thu, Nov 20, 2003 at 08:00:04AM -0500, Geoffrey wrote:
> > George Johnson wrote:
> > >I rather hurriedly installed a new wireless network device before I left 
> > >for Florida as my old one had been hit by lightening.  I did not take 
> > >time to secure it.  I just wanted it up for my roommate who does not use 
> > >the internet much but might need it once in a while when I was gone.  
> > >When I got back I found someone had decided to use it in the bottem 
> > >floor apartment.  I immediatly cut him off by blocking his MAC and 
> > >restarting the router.  I am going to Florida again for about a week or 
> > >so and want to mess with him when I get back.  Is there any good hacking 
> > >programs I can use to attack his system and leave nasy grams on it for 
> > >him to see?  I would love to scare the pants off of him and make him 
> > >wish he had never thought himself so smart as to get on my network in 
> > >the first place.
> > 
> > Turn the water on in your bathtub with the stopper in before leaving for 
> > Florida.  You did say he's in the apartment below you right?
> > 
> > I would think kismet would likely give you some insights, but 
> > understand, you're likely breaking the law by pursuing these interests..
> > 
> > -- 
> > Until later, Geoffrey	esoteric at 3times25.net
> > 
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