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Can a hacker connect to laptop that is not connected to a network?

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Dear all

If my laptop has wifi turned on – but is not connected to a network or another device.

Can a hacker see my laptop and connect to my laptop?

Thank you

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It’s possible, but unlikely. Don’t forget that Wi-Fi has a limited range. If it concerns you, just shut off the feature until you need to use it.

Possible, how?

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Possible, how?

Hack direct access, without need of an network?

Force the laptop to connect to an open malicious network, that the hacker has created?
But that would require that the hacker somehow already has connected to the laptop?

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What security measures does Windows have to prevent this?

3.
Where on the hacker-scale are?
Good hacker to NSA-level.

Thank you

Could you please try and answer my questions?

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Could you please try and answer my questions 9. september – above – 1 2 3

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The more likely scenario is that of the miscreant ( I prefer to use that term rather than the misused “hacker” nomenclature) setting up at an “open” unsecured WiFi access point, waiting for the naive user to use the WiFi there. Every operating system I’ve used in the last 20 something years have controls over when the user turns on and connects to a WiFi access point. Prior to that I didn’t have WiFi, LOL, only dialup! You know, “56 KBPS”, but alas, I started when 300 baud was considered “fast”! Shucks, when I acquired a 2400 baud modem, WHEW, now we’re flyin’!

What if the bait does not work?

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And what if the “open bait network” does not work?

Then what other options does the miscreant have?

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Assuming you talk about Windows, can you explain what “turned on” is? How do you turn on without connecting to some WiFi source, and how do you turn off when not connected?

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I suppose if someone wants to prevent the laptop from connecting, they could leave it off. Of course, in the settings there is tool to turn off all data. Anything is possible, but it is just not a good idea to live your life in fear of what could go wrong.

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What tool is that?

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And what does “all data” include?

All Wifi data?
All Bluetooth data?

Turn on / off Wifi in Windows

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In Windows

On the proces-bar next to the clock, you can turn on / off wifi
In Settings > Wifi – you can turn on / off wifi

Can a hacker connect to laptop that is not connected to a network

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If your laptop’s Wi-Fi is on but not connected to a network, it’s less likely to be seen by hackers, but it’s not totally hidden.

Not hidden – and hackable?

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If the hacker can see my laptop, can the hacker then get access to my laptop through the laptops Wifi?

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In reply to Not hidden – and hackable?

What do you mean with “see”? How do you “see” a laptop from, say, your neighbors?

I am not familiar with the methods

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I have no idea how that works / familiar with the methods…

Scan area for laptop with open ports, that has Wifi turned on?

Ping it?

Can a hacker connect to laptop that is not connected to a network?

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If your laptop’s Wi-Fi is turned on but not connected to a network, it is unlikely a hacker can connect to it directly. However, some vulnerabilities could still expose your device, such as unpatched Wi-Fi protocols or specific network scanning tools. To enhance security, it’s advisable to keep your system updated and disable Wi-Fi when not in use. Always enable firewalls and security features for added protection.

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Hack direct access, without need of an network?
Possible, how?

2.
What security measures does Windows have to prevent this?

3.
Where on the hacker-scale are?
Good hacker to NSA-level.

Thank you

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