Wireless Security Question

Balrog · Post by **Balrog** » 2008-08-19 10:31am

My experience with wireless computers is practically nil, so I appologize if this sounds noobish, but it's for something I'm working on. Does a wireless computer have to be connected to a wireless network in order to be hacked, or can it be done even if it isn't? In other words, if the computer was on but not connected, could someone still come up and gain access to it wirelessly?

Zac Naloen · Post by **Zac Naloen** » 2008-08-19 10:36am

IIRC a Hacker will hack the network and by proxy be able to access your machine.

They cannot access your machine if it isn't an active device on the hacked network.

It's essentially the same as pulling the network cable on an ethernet network.

Braedley · Post by **Braedley** » 2008-08-19 12:59pm

However, if you're computer is actively searching for a WiFi connection, then a hacker can make his computer look like a hotspot and gain access that way (if you connect to that of course). In that case, my advice is to turn off your WiFi card when not connected and not looking for a connection.

Balrog · Post by **Balrog** » 2008-08-19 10:05pm

I don't actually have a wireless computer, but thanks for the answer.