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    Wifi logging and identification question

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by nateratm, Nov 12, 2007.

  1. nateratm

    nateratm Notebook Geek

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    when i'm on a wifi network, what information from my pc gets recorded and logged by the administrator?

    should i be concerned for my privacy?
     
    nateratm, Nov 12, 2007
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    NotebookYoozer Notebook Evangelist

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    administrator?
     
    NotebookYoozer, Nov 12, 2007
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  3. krt

    krt Notebook Consultant

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    MAC address (not harmful), computer name, times, whether there is network activity and encrypted packet data (assuming WEP/WPA). If it's unsecured, any net activity can be sniffed. Sorry if I missed anything.

    Yoozer, he's referring to anyone who manages the network and has access to logs and the sort.
     
    krt, Nov 12, 2007
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  4. philfna

    philfna Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Well I would be considered about piracy in either case since you WILL be leaving tracks that can be logged by administrators, RIAA, etc. There is no MAGICAL bullet to pirate material invisibly.

    Phil
     
    philfna, Nov 12, 2007
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