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August 31, 2024 at 6:43 am #4259340
Can a hacker connect to laptop that is not connected to a network?
Lockedby Oblivion99 · about 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Tags: Networking, Security, Windows
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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August 31, 2024 at 9:02 am #4259362
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by birdmantd · about 5 months, 2 weeks ago
In reply to Can a hacker connect to laptop that is not connected to a network?
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.
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September 9, 2024 at 4:31 am #4261072
Possible, how?
by Oblivion99 · about 5 months, 1 week ago
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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?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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October 4, 2024 at 5:25 am #4266803
Could you please try and answer my questions?
by Oblivion99 · about 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Could you please try and answer my questions 9. september – above – 1 2 3
Thank you
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August 31, 2024 at 9:26 am #4259366
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by Wizard57M-TR · about 5 months, 2 weeks ago
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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’!
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September 9, 2024 at 4:33 am #4261074
What if the bait does not work?
by Oblivion99 · about 5 months, 1 week ago
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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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August 31, 2024 at 9:38 am #4259367
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by kees_b · about 5 months, 2 weeks ago
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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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August 31, 2024 at 12:26 pm #4259373
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by birdmantd · about 5 months, 2 weeks ago
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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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September 9, 2024 at 4:40 am #4261078
What tool is that?
by Oblivion99 · about 5 months, 1 week ago
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And what does “all data” include?
All Wifi data?
All Bluetooth data?
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September 9, 2024 at 4:39 am #4261076
Turn on / off Wifi in Windows
by Oblivion99 · about 5 months, 1 week ago
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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
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September 3, 2024 at 9:26 pm #4260036
Can a hacker connect to laptop that is not connected to a network
by harmakr26 · about 5 months, 2 weeks ago
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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.
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September 9, 2024 at 4:44 am #4261081
Not hidden – and hackable?
by Oblivion99 · about 5 months, 1 week ago
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If the hacker can see my laptop, can the hacker then get access to my laptop through the laptops Wifi?
Thank you
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September 9, 2024 at 6:36 am #4261110
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by kees_b · about 5 months, 1 week ago
In reply to Not hidden – and hackable?
What do you mean with “see”? How do you “see” a laptop from, say, your neighbors?
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September 13, 2024 at 4:19 am #4262306
I am not familiar with the methods
by Oblivion99 · about 5 months, 1 week ago
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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?
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September 30, 2024 at 8:02 am #4265440
Can a hacker connect to laptop that is not connected to a network?
by pelorustechnologies · about 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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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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October 4, 2024 at 5:27 am #4266805
More questions
by Oblivion99 · about 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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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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January 5, 2025 at 9:22 pm #4283809
Easy answer to question 2
by oh smeg · about 1 month, 1 week ago
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None what so ever. Windows was never designed to be secure just easy to use and any security it may have is a bolt on extra after they finished working on the basic OS.
As for Hackers that term has been badly misunderstood by the Media as when I was first working with Mainframes a Hacker was someone who understood how the thing worked not a person who broke into the unit though back then you mostly needed direct access to the Mainframe to break in as that was the only way to connect. Today the Media calls anyone who breaks into systems a “Hacker” through their complete stupidity but the media has never allowed the facts to get in the way of a good story most times they don’t even check what they are printing and directly lift from the Web hence the proliferation of Joke Websites getting front page headlines worldwide. The clowns see something that peeks their interest and run with it. Once one has run the story everyone else has to, like a case of Monkey See Monkey Do and that is about the level of intelligence of most of those involved in the media who have no idea of what their opinions are about or what the words on the page actually mean.
For instance take a look at the media a couple of years ago all you could see was Cloud Computing and how it was better than sliced bread, today it’s all about AI with hardly a mention of Cloud Computing and they are always positive stories mostly because they are lifted from press releases of theose companies making whatever it is that is being written about.
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January 14, 2025 at 8:44 am #4285436
Would you kindly try to answer my questions
by Oblivion99 · about 1 month ago
In reply to Easy answer to question 2
Thank you for your reply
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Hack direct access, without need of an network?
Do you believe it is possible?2.
If yes:
Where on the hacker-scale are?
Good hacker?
NSA-level?3.
What security measures does Windows have to prevent this? -
January 14, 2025 at 11:41 am #4285487
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by kees_b · about 1 month ago
In reply to Would you kindly try to answer my questions
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