About wep hackers?

Question

i heard there are programmes people can download to get your wep code and they can use you internet. is there anything we can do or download any programme to be protected from this. what can you do for no one to hack your internet by using wireless

Answer 1

restrict your router to allow access only from registered MAC codes of your own equipment, use WPA encryption rather than WEP, don't broadcast your SID.

these will all help, nothing is foolproof however. wireless hacking isn't THAT common when a lot of people don't even bother locking their wireless hackers don't need to bother breaking your security.

Answer 2

dont broadcast your SSID

Use wpa-" instead of wep

Set a password to your routeur

allow only an ip address to one Mac address, means if the mac address and IP address is not in the settings of your router, there is no way the hackers can break into your network.

Omly with this your are safe.

Use a 128bits key and that s should be enough.

To make sure that your router is not hacking, check sometimes who is connected or how many computers are connected to your router.

Answer 3

They have to be able to locate or scan your internet. Most WEP involves Wireless Networks or Wifis. There are programs out there that is able to do that, but due to laws, its damage is up to some extent only. One such program is Cain and Abel. Cain and Abel is used by Administrators worldwide due to its effectiveness, and reliability. To be able to "hack" into your connection, they must have your I.P. address and MAC address. To do this, they sometimes use what we call a "Port Scan." After retrieving the needed information, they then crack you WEP password. Sometimes they spoof MAC or IP addresses, but I'm not so sure about that. Still learning though...

To protect yourself you might want to install some rerouters and firewalls.

Answer 4

there is wireless internet security software like McAfee Wireless Home Network Security 1.0.124 which can protect you

McAfee recognized that wireless networks, while very popular, are also generally insecure. They developed this product with home users in mind to automatically protect the wireless network from unauthorized access. According to McAfee, some of the key features of McAfee Wireless Home Network Security 2006 are:

Strong automatic encryption: Encryption 'scrambles' the data so that only those who have the key are able to unscramble it and read the data.

Scheduled rotation of encryption keys: It is possible under some circumstances for someone to intercept or determine what the key is to unscramble the data. Rotating the key makes it harder for someone to get it.

Comprehensive protection: Protects your wireless network from attempts to steal or intercept data, steal your identity or hijack your network connection as well as other wireless threats.

Automatic detection and protection:Automatically detects computers attempting to join the wireless network and notifies you. Simple interface lets you easily allow trusted systems in, while keeping hackers and other untrusted systems out.

Answer 5

well the only people who could hack u is a person living very near you house or someone sitting outside you house with a laptop and if your neighbourghs are nice then it probs won't happen.

Answer 6

If you haven't already done so, password protect your router.

by going into router settings, open browser and type in something like 192.168.  You can also go into the router firewall, and allow MAC addresses.  Check your router literature for further ideas.